Employee Relations Advisor
If you’re naturally curious, have proven experience of dealing with and managing employee relations cases and are looking for your next challenge, come join us as a European Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Media City, Manchester (hybrid working schedule).
A key member of the European ER and Reward team, you would contribute to the development and maintenance of positive employee relations providing timely and accurate advice and guidance to HR and line managers. In this European ER role, you will be responsible for managing various employee relations cases. You must possess proven experience in operational, day-to-day HR activities with a real current, in-depth knowledge of ER principles, practices and tools, especially in the UK and Ireland.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Case Advice – Provide advice and guidance to employee, managers and business facing HR on employment-related matters including contractual issues, employee relations and HR related matters in accordance with HR policies and procedures, legislation and best practice referring to senior ER colleagues and/or Legal as appropriate. Case Management – End-to-end management of escalated, complex cases across performance, conduct, grievance, flexible working, probation, absence issues and DSARs, recommending courses of action where required. Exit Management - Own the end-to-end exit management process for all Company instigated exits, including drafting of documentation and required calculations, such as redundancy. Continuous Improvement - Take a proactive role in the continuous improvement in the management of employee relations at including keeping up to date with any legislative changes and developments in best practice HR and Employee/Labour relations, sharing these within European HR where appropriate
We’re looking for Someone With
Experience of operational, day-to-day HR activities with a current in-depth knowledge of ER principles, practices and tools, especially in the UK and Ireland Proven experience of dealing with and managing employee relations cases with minimal direction for example disciplinary, grievances and performance management issues up to and including dismissal, providing coaching to those involved Flexible, problem-solving approach and strong team player with strong customer focus Excellent attention to detail and good numerical and analytical skills Experience of dealing with trade unions and/or staff associations would be desirable.
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 includes 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.