HR Business Partner II

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands is seeking an HR Business Partner II in Northfield, MN to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, aligning people strategies with business goals. This role balances strategic partnership with hands-on execution to influence effectiveness, engagement, and culture.

You will support workforce planning, talent development, and change initiatives, reporting to the Associate Director, HR Business Partner, helping grow the organization and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience, generalist or business partner.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex organization.
• Experience with HR systems, talent management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, counseling, and employee relations guidance to leaders and staff.
• Conduct investigations and address workplace concerns.
• Support performance management and talent development initiatives.
• Assist workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Analyze HR metrics to improve business and employee outcomes.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and strengthen culture.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to deliver talent, compensation, and org solutions.
• Support change management and business improvement initiatives.
• Manage core HR processes: talent reviews, job descriptions, requisitions, exits, surveys.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

HR systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related

Tools

HRIS systems

HR technology platforms

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members. The Campbell Mill plant is 1 million square feet and is home to 7 manufacturing technologies to produce a wide variety of cereal products our customers know and love. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Responsibilities

Big Company Opportunity. Small Company Attitude. Discover Just Right.

At Post Consumer Brands, we believe careers should offer the best of both worlds: meaningful opportunities to make an impact and a culture where your contributions are visible and valued. We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner II to help shape the employee experience, partner with business leaders, and drive people strategies that support organizational success.

Post Consumer Brands is committed to making lives better by making delicious food accessible for all, and we're looking for talented HR professionals who want to help make that mission possible.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner II, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping align people strategies with business objectives. You'll balance strategic partnership with hand-on execution, influencing organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development, and culture. This role reports to the Associate Director, HR Business Partner and plays a key role in supporting organizational growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide coaching, counseling, career development support, and employee relations guidance.
• Conduct and manage employee relations investigations and help resolve workplace concerns.
• Provide day-to-day performance management consultation and support talent development initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and restructuring efforts.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to identify opportunities and recommend solutions that improve business and employee outcomes.
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, morale, retention, and productivity.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective talent, compensation, and organizational solutions.
• Support change management and business improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Manage core HR processes, including talent reviews, goal-setting processes, job descriptions, requisitions, exit interviews, and engagement surveys.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner roles.
• Strong employee relations experience with demonstrated success managing complex situations.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational environments.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to balance strategic thinking and tactical execution.
• Experience working with HR systems, talent management processes, and change management initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• HRIS proficiency and experience with HR technology platforms.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions activities.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a visible impact on employees, leaders, and the overall business.
• Partner closely with leadership and influence meaningful organizational decisions.
• Help build a culture where employees can grow, thrive, and do their best work.
• Join a company that combines the resources, stability, and opportunities of a large organization with the collaborative, approachable culture of a smaller company.
• Work alongside talented colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth while helping shape the future of Post Consumer Brands and its employees.

Location & Travel

• Location: Northfield, Minnesota
• Work Arrangement: M-F at the plant in Northfield.
• Travel: No travel requirement specified.

Ready to Make an Impact

The pay range for this position is $80,166 - $118,645 per year.