Title:  HR Business Partner

At Kellanova, people sit at the heart of how great things get done—and this HR Business Partner role plays a key part in making that happen. Based in Dublin, Ireland, this hybrid 12-month fixed-term contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with leaders and teams to deliver a customer-focused, proactive, and innovative HR partnering service that truly supports the business.

This role is designed for a HR professional who enjoys being hands-on while thinking strategically. Working within Irish, European, and employment law frameworks, the HR Business Partner helps shape engaging employee experiences, supports organisational change, and partners with the business to drive performance, capability, and a culture where people can do their best work.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with Leaders: Collaborate with people managers across designated business areas to support the delivery of operational plans, translating business priorities into practical and people-focused HR solutions that drive results.
• Supporting Organisational Change: Work closely with the HR Director to help design and deliver organisational change initiatives, ensuring change is implemented thoughtfully, communicated clearly, and aligned with both business needs and employee experience.
• Coaching for Great Leadership: Coach and challenge managers and teams to embed consistent leadership behaviours, building capability, confidence, and accountability while reinforcing the company’s values and ways of working.
• Providing Expert HR Advice: Act as a trusted advisor to line managers and employees, offering guidance on a wide range of HR matters including employee relations, performance management, best practice, and employment legislation, supported by sound data analysis and insight.
• Delivering Core HR Programmes: Support designated business areas with the rollout of centrally led HR initiatives such as Talent Management, Performance Management Processes (PMP), Individual Development Plans (IDPs), reward and recognition, career and succession planning, and annual salary review processes.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Experience working as an HR professional in a customer-focused, commercially driven HR partnering role
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (or working towards one) preferred
• Experience supporting teams and leaders through organisational change
• Strong working knowledge of domestic employment law and HR best practice, with confidence advising and influencing people managers
• High level of PC skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.Recruitment@Kellanova.com

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.   

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.  

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here