Title:  Senior HR Advisory and Operations Manager

Join our Global Business Service (GBS) team as a Senior HR Advisory and Operations Manager!  In this role, you will be instrumental in driving business growth by leveraging your expertise in human resources and employee relations.  You will support people leaders and employees to enhance employee engagement while managing risk effectively.  This position is hybrid and will work out of our Grand Rapids, MI office.

As the leader of the Kellanova North America (KNA) HR Advisory Services and Hire to Retire (HTR) Operations teams, you will provide strategic solutions and recommendations on employee relations and compliance issues.  Working cross-functionally to address HTR issues, you’ll ensure a supportive work environment and make sure actions align with company policies, guidelines, and applicable laws, fostering positive employee relations.  Your role will be pivotal in promoting a culture of compliance and engagement, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Team Leadership – Oversee a team supporting employee relations and operations functions within the KNA organization.  Manage all aspects of department operations, including budget accountability and performance management, to ensure the team meets organizational goals.
• System Evaluation and Improvement – Evaluate current systems, processes, data, and guidelines to identify areas of improvement.  Collaborate with center of excellence partners to develop and implement recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Vendor Management – Serve as the primary relationship manager for outsourced providers, ensuring performance guarantees are consistently met.  Manage external vendors to resolve critical issues promptly, including escalated operational concerns.
• Legal Compliance and Policy Management – Partner with the Legal department to ensure all plans, policies, and programs comply with relevant laws and regulations.  Provide guidance to people managers and HR Business Partners on advisory services and operations issues in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Project and Restructuring Management – Lead project management efforts, including advisory and employee relations work stream management for any restructuring initiatives.  Offer consultation to various levels of management on employee relations matters, including performance management, business conduct, terminations, and restructures.

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven expertise in human resources roles
• Demonstrated strength in leading and managing teams
• Experience with employment law
• Ability to present to large audiences, both virtually and in person

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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 

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

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. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. 

Get to Know Us 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. 

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.  

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing. 

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. 

The best brands. The best people. The best you. 

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.