Senior Employee Relations Advisor

As Senior Employee Relations Advisor on the HR Advisory Services team within Hire to Retire / Global Business Services, you’ll partner with various Kellanova North America (KNA) stakeholders to drive business growth through HR expertise.  Your role involves offering solutions and recommendations on policies aligned with our values while mitigating risk.  This position is preferably based in Grand Rapids, MI, with an expectation of five days per month onsite. We are also open to remote candidates who reside within commuting distance of a Kellanova or Mars office location and can travel for in-person collaboration as business needs require.

Join our Hire to Retire team in a role that offers independence, visibility within the organization, and the ability to impact employee success!  Our goal is to continually enhance the user experience so if you’re passionate about HR and thrive in a multitasking environment, we’d love to connect with you.

 A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Consulting – Advise and influence all levels of management regarding complex employee relations decisions.  This includes performance management, business conduct, terminations, reorganizations, and HR policies, guidelines, and practices.  Additionally, you’ll assist managers in drafting corrective action, performance management, and separation documentation. 
• Collaboration – Partner with the Center of Excellence (COE) Employee Relations and Legal team to conduct case review, risk analysis, and outcome execution for employee relations cases.  Escalate higher risk employee relations issues to COE Employee Relations and Legal as appropriate.
• Customer Focus – Track and interpret trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues, provide recommendations and develop solutions.  Develop materials for employee relations training on HR best practices.  Deliver service in a professional and efficient manner, managing expectations to achieve customer satisfaction.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma and comparable relevant experience
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision, handling multiple issues simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws
• Ability to think critically and solve problems with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working effectively with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel for business-related activities

Compensation

The annual salary range is $96,500 - $126,630, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 12th, 2026.  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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.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.

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.