Labor Relations Advisor

Kellanova; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Labor Relations Advisor at the Pikeville Plant to actively manage employee relations, investigations, and grievances while partnering with leaders, unions, and HR peers. The role emphasizes coaching on labor practices and ensuring consistent policy application.

Based in Pikeville, KY, the position supports negotiations, arbitration processes, and workforce engagement efforts, with a focus on building a positive, compliant labor relations culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Experience in HR, Employee Relations, Labor Relations in manufacturing.
• Experience in a union environment or understanding of union vs non-union workplaces.
• Strong interpersonal and credibility across stakeholders.
• Learning agility and willingness to apply guidance and feedback.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and good judgment.
• MS Office proficiency; Kronos/Ceridian and SAP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foster employee and labor relations across the site and manage concerns and grievances.
• Coach leaders on labor relations practices and support contract administration.
• Support labor negotiations, arbitrations, investigations, and engagement activities.
• Ensure consistent application of labor agreements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and compliance with regulations.
• Build partnerships with employees, union reps, and site leadership.
• Act as a visible resource on the production floor for staff and supervisors.

Skills

Labor relations

HR experience

Union environment

Interpersonal skills

Learning agility

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Kronos/Ceridian

SAP

Job description

As a key member of the Plant HR team, you will foster positive employee and labor relations across the site. You will serve as a trusted partner to employees, leaders, and union representatives by managing associate concerns and grievances, coaching leaders on labor relations practices, supporting labor-management initiatives, and ensuring consistent application of labor agreements and company policies. You will also provide critical support for labor negotiations, arbitrations, investigations, and employee engagement activities.

As an Labor Relations Advisor at the Pikeville Plant, you’ll be at the heart of employee engagement and accountability. In Pikeville, our employees and families are celebrated. Join our plant, where we proudly celebrate our robust employee relations culture.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• People First: Support employee and labor relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, performance management, and grievance administration while helping foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Labor Relations Partnership: Build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and site leadership while supporting effective labor-management interactions and contract administration.
• Coaching & Development: Learn and apply labor relations best practices while partnering with leaders and HR team members to address employee concerns and workplace challenges.
• Compliance in Action: Maintain accurate documentation, HR records, investigations, and grievance tracking while ensuring compliance with company policies, labor agreements, and employment regulations.
• Visible Leadership: Build trust through an active presence on the production floor, serving as a resource for employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Culture Builder: Support employee engagement initiatives, HR technology adoption, and programs that enhance the employee experience.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Operations, Corporate HR, Labor Relations, and Shared Services teams to support site objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, coursework, and relevant work experience.
• Experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a union environment or demonstrated understanding of the differences between union and non-union workplaces.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated learning agility, curiosity, and willingness to seek guidance, apply feedback, and continuously develop new skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; experience with Kronos/Ceridian and SAP is a plus.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $79,400-$109,230, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, 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.