HR Manager

Kellogg; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international snacks company in Wrexham is seeking a Human Resources Manager to enhance HR initiatives and employee engagement. The role involves strategic leadership in a thriving plant, supported by a clear pathway for talent management and compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates will possess HR management expertise and a bachelor’s degree. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support through life events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR management, processes, and policies.
• Experience within a Unionised Manufacturing Plant.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent management and succession planning strategy.
• Implement supply chain key projects and HR strategies.
• Execute regular Organisational Health Assessments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for cultivating a positive workplace culture? We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team and elevate our HR initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will shape our company’s future by crafting and executing innovative HR strategies, boosting employee engagement, and ensuring full compliance with employment laws. This full-time position is based at the Portable Foods plant in Wrexham for a 12-month fixed-term contract. As the HR Manager, you will lead our European Snacks plant’s HR efforts, driving key initiatives to enhance our people and organizational capabilities.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Talent Management - Lead talent management, succession planning strategy, (right people, right time, right place) process and ensure alignment with the European Kellanova standard, ensuring optimal business results.
• Project Lead – Lead the implementation of supply chain key projects, including network optimization initiatives, and implement or develop new Human Resources strategies to optimize the plant business as needed.
• Organisational Health Assessment - Lead and execute regular Organisational Health Assessments (with support from the Human Resources Delivery) and drive improvements as needed. Own the Organisation Action Plan (OAP) in line with Kellanova Work System requirements.
• People Development – Lead and coach team members regarding development and career options (People Managers, i.e., GL4 and above).
• Employee Engagement – Create an optimal and productive work environment with high employee commitment and engagement.
• Labour Relations – Shape and drive the organisation’s labour relations agenda to support long-term business goals. Lead proactive engagement with employee representatives, influence policy development, and ensure alignment with employment legislation and collective agreements.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and proven experience in HR Management, processes, and policies
• Excellent strategic thinking abilities and effective communication strategies with excellent attention to detail with good numerical and strong analytical skills
• Experience within a Unionised Manufacturing Plant.

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.

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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 and 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 towards the end of 2025 (subject to 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.

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 here.