Title:  Capability and Development Lead

Are you passionate about developing people and driving change? Kellanova is seeking a dynamic Capability and Development Lead to join our team at the Wrexham plant. In this role, you will provide cover and support to the HRBP, ensuring continuity of Employee Relations and risk management for the site. As the strategic leader for People Capability at Wrexham, you will drive a robust development process for all employees, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory standards and fostering talent development through Personal Development Plans, Growth Competencies, and Leadership Development. Your goal will be to steer the site towards KWS compliance, aligning with the capability principles and requirements of the People Centre.

This role is primarily based at the Wrexham plant but may involve travel to Media City and the Manchester Plant for cross-functional collaboration. Occasional international travel may also be required with notice. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, you will lead the Capability Team, working closely with the wider HR team and partnering with the Operations and Technical Teams.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the Wrexham Plant People Capability strategy, including change management and culture change initiatives.
• Training and Succession Planning: Develop training plans and succession plans aligned with business requirements.
• Best Practice Development: Implement best practice policies, procedures, and systems for capability development.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage training and development relations with external bodies and support Business Units in training initiatives.
• Coaching and Training: Coach and train employees at all levels, driving corporate development initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Lead the Capability Team, support HRBP, and ensure continuity of Employee Relations.
• Skills and Training Ownership: Oversee the Skills Matrix, training plans, training days, and Skill Cards to meet business needs.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Operational training and/or development background with management experience.
• Excellent people development skills, including coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and develop relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Thorough knowledge of new developments, legislation, and Employee Relations policies relating to training and development.
• People management skills and the ability to lead, develop, and gain the respect of a professional/specialist team.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategic initiatives that drive organisational change and development.

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 to 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 European.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.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like 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.