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Kellanova Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Battle Creek, Michigan
As a Senior Employee Relations Specialist based out of our Headquarters office location in Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL, you will work as part of the Employee Relations team within Legal & Compliance. In this role, you’ll partner with various internal stakeholders to propel business growth by deploying employee relations expertise. Using your exemplary problem-solving skills, you will provide solutions and recommendations to counsel business partners and employees. You will mitigate risk by providing solutions and recommendations that align with our values.
Picture yourself as a trusted advisor fostering a culture of transparency and fairness on a variety of employee relations matters. Are you ready to make a difference while sharing your expertise and growing your skillset? You will work for a company that is creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Investigation – You will review and investigate escalated reports of potential policy violations. You must have great interpersonal skills, sound judgment, unquestionable integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to clear documentation. We are looking for an HR subject matter expert on investigation.
Consulting – With the acumen of a trusted advisor, you will provide consultation to varying levels of management and organizational stakeholders regarding employee relations matters. This includes performance management, business conduct, terminations, restructures, and HR policies, guidelines, and practices. You will also facilitate engagement activities such as stay interviews, analyze employee feedback and recommend action plans.
Case Management – As the HR subject matter expert, you’ll partner with people on discipline, performance improvement and separation documentation. With an expert eye, you’ll also track and interpret trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues, provide evidence-based recommendations, and develop solutions.
Policy Development and Interpretation – You will develop and interpret employment policies and practices, research and investigate concerns from internal stakeholders. In addition, you will provide coaching and recommendations to people leaders and employees. This will be done in accordance with company policies, guidelines and applicable laws that effectively promote positive employee relations.
Training – You will also create and deliver training on HR best practices. As a trainer, you will partner to provide training to varying levels of management and organizational stakeholders regarding employee relations matters.
We’re Looking for Someone With
High School diploma with extensive related experience; Associate’s Degree and significant related education or experience or a combination of higher education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be proficient in English.
Experience across HR functions, Employee Relations and related disciplines with strength in internal investigation and policy development. Experience with labor relations in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
PHR/SPHR or equivalent certification is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to work from our Battle Creek, MI Headquarters or Chicago location in a hybrid model with weekly in-office days .
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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) 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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & 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 includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, 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.
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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .