Specialist, HR Employee Services

WK Kellogg Co; Norway; On-site; NOK 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Kellogg Co seeks a Specialist, HR Employee Services to support HR operations at our Mexican plant. You will manage employee master data in SAP, assist pre-payroll, administer benefits, and help ensure compliance with labor regulations.

You will work on audits, maintain accurate HR records, prepare new hire documentation, and support employee relations and communications, partnering with payroll and external providers to keep payroll accurate and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience in payroll systems, pre-payroll processes, employee administration, and attendance management.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Kronos.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration and HR documentation processes.
• Understanding of Mexican labor requirements and HR compliance practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential employee information.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Employee Data & Payroll Support: Manage and maintain employee master data in SAP, ensuring personnel changes and updates are accurately transferred to payroll.
• Pre-Payroll Administration: Review and validate payroll-related inputs, including attendance, vacation, absences, leaves, disability, bonuses, special payments, savings programs, and termination payments.
• Policies & Procedures: Ensure local HR processes are aligned with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Benefits Administration: Support the administration of employee benefits and savings programs, including coordination with external providers as applicable.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal audits and regulatory reviews from IMSS, the Ministry of Labor, and other government entities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Employee Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files, documentation, and HR records.
• New Hire Documentation: Prepare employment contracts and required documentation for new employees.
• Employee Relations: Support positive employee relations and initiatives that promote a stable, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Employee Communication: Participate in new hire orientation programs and quarterly and annual employee communication meetings.
• HR Reporting: Prepare and maintain HR metrics, reports, and documentation to support business and HR needs.

Skills

Payroll systems

Pre-payroll processes

Employee administration

Attendance management

Microsoft Office

HR documentation

Mexican labor requirements

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Industrial Administration/Human Resources or related field

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Job description

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet - today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love you to join us in this effort.

As a Specialist, HR Employee Services , you will play a key role in supporting HR operations for our Mexicali Plant. You will be responsible for employee master data administration, pre-payroll activities, employee benefits, labor relations, compliance, and HR reporting.

This role ensures the accurate processing of employee information and payroll-related transactions, including attendance, vacation, leaves of absence, disability, special payments, weekly and semiannual bonuses, savings fund programs, and termination payments.

You will also support internal and regulatory audits, maintain accurate employee records, and help foster positive employee relations while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulations.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Employee Data & Payroll Support: Manage and maintain employee master data in SAP, ensuring personnel changes and updates are accurately transferred to payroll.
• Pre-Payroll Administration: Review and validate payroll-related inputs, including attendance, vacation, absences, leaves, disability, bonuses, special payments, savings programs, and termination payments.
• Policies & Procedures: Ensure local HR processes are aligned with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Benefits Administration: Support the administration of employee benefits and savings programs, including coordination with external providers as applicable.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal audits and regulatory reviews from IMSS, the Ministry of Labor, and other government entities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Employee Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files, documentation, and HR records.
• New Hire Documentation: Prepare employment contracts and required documentation for new employees.
• Employee Relations: Support positive employee relations and initiatives that promote a stable, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Employee Communication: Participate in new hire orientation programs and quarterly and annual employee communication meetings.
• HR Reporting: Prepare and maintain HR metrics, reports, and documentation to support business and HR needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Administration, Human Resources, or a related field . Degree completion required.
• Experience in payroll systems, pre-payroll processes, employee administration, and attendance management .
• Working knowledge of SAP and Kronos .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office .
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration and HR documentation processes.
• Understanding of Mexican labor requirements and HR compliance practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential employee information.
• Advanced English proficiency .

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder's passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let's create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment