HR Advisor

Kellanova; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced HR environment and want to make a real difference? Kellanova is seeking an enthusiastic HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our Manchester Plant team. As a key member of our HR team, you will play a crucial role in delivering the # HR Masterplan, covering the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, engagement, and training. With a heavy focus on supporting employees to prepare for the Plant Closure in 2026, you will be the initial point of contact for HR advice and support for managers and employees.

This onsite role offers the opportunity to collaborate with HR Plant specialists, leads, and GBS HR generalists, serving employees, managers, and leadership across the Plant.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

1. Establish strong, credible relationships: Act as the first point of contact for HR advice, building trust and rapport with people managers.
2. Support Employee relations cases: Lead in advising managers on the best approach, support with notetaking, documentation including invitation letters, outcome letters, and refer to HR Business Partner/Senior HR Manager as appropriate.
3. Contribute to designing local training activities: Focus on supporting employees to prepare for Plant Closure in 2026 through CV workshops, interview workshops, and organising career fairs.
4. Support the delivery of HR initiatives: Participate in the Annual Calendar activities such as Talent Management, Performance Management Process, and Compensation Review.
5. Support Business Employee Resource Groups: Advise on EDI considerations from an HR perspective to progress their plans.
6. General support to HR and Occupational Health Team: Assist with administration, filing, reporting, audit support, and updating the Kellogg Learning Centre System with e-learnings.

We’re Looking for Someone With

1. Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
2. Knowledge of Unions and their impact on workplace dynamics
3. Flexible, problem-solving approach and team player
4. Experience working in a fast-paced unionised environment
5. Excellent attention to detail and good, accurate numerical and analytical skills
6. Microsoft Office skills

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 to 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? 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 futureofsnacking, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like 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.