Title:  HR Project Lead

Human Resources Project Lead

At our Wrexham Manufacturing Plant, we are seeking a dynamic Human Resources Project Lead to drive our Human Resources initiatives to new heights.  This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and implementing innovative Human Resources solutions.  As the Project Lead, you will spearhead key projects that align with our organizational goals, ensuring that our workforce remains motivated, skilled, and ready to meet the challenges of the plant.  You will coordinate with our Project team, along with our internal Talent Acquisition team in order to drive the strategic projects within our Manufacturing facility.

This role will be based from our Wrexham manufacturing plant, however may involve travel to our Media City office and Manchester Plant to allow cross-functional working.  You will also have the opportunity to attend external education and recruitment fairs.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Talent Acquisition – Building an end-to-end recruitment plan for all additional headcount required to ensure that all recruitment stays on track within our Project timeline.
• Building Relationships – Working closely with our Senior Human Resources Manager to build the Employee Value Proposition for our external recruitment requirements 
• Equality, diversity and inclusion – Embed the UK Equality, Diversity and Inclusion philosophy into the external recruitment to target a 50/50 gender recruitment drive.
• Capability Building – Collaborate closely with our capability team to build an end-to-end training plan for all new hires or internal transfers.
• Drive a positive candidate experience – Collaborating closely with our internal Talent Acquisition and on-boarding teams to create a positive experience.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Experience in project management, and evidence of driving a high-profile project to successful fruition.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Knowledge of Talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Experience of external recruitment strategies, including Employee Value Proposition and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion targets.
• Ability to learn new organizational structures with varying levels of competency to mirror and implement from one plant to another.

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 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.

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.