Senior HR Advisory and Operations Manager

Unclassified - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

About the position

The Senior HR Advisory and Operations Manager at Kellanova will play a crucial role in driving business growth through effective human resources and employee relations strategies. This hybrid position, based in Grand Rapids, MI, involves leading the HR Advisory Services and Hire to Retire Operations teams, providing strategic solutions on employee relations and compliance issues, and fostering a supportive work environment aligned with company policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support employees through various life events.