Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Loyalty Rules; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join the HR Advisory Services team within Hire to Retire / Global Business Services. Based preferably in Grand Rapids, MI, the role requires five days per month onsite and flexibility for remote candidates within commuting distance for occasional in-person collaboration.

You will advise managers on complex employee relations decisions, partner with COE Employee Relations and Legal, monitor trends, and help develop training materials to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma and comparable relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and handle multiple issues simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working effectively with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Ability to travel for business-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Consult with management on complex employee relations decisions including performance management, conduct, terminations, reorganizations, and HR policies.
• Collaborate with COE Employee Relations and Legal to review cases, perform risk analysis, and implement outcomes; escalate high-risk issues as needed.
• Track trends in employee relations, identify issues, and develop training materials to improve ER practices and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Legal knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Associate’s degree or high school diploma

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

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Date: Sep 14, 2026

Category: Human Resources

Country/Region: US

State: MI

Workplace: Hybrid

Title: Senior Employee Relations Advisor

As Senior Employee Relations Advisor on the HR Advisory Services team within Hire to Retire / Global Business Services, you’ll partner with various Kellanova North America (KNA) stakeholders to drive business growth through HR expertise. Your role involves offering solutions and recommendations on policies aligned with our values while mitigating risk. This position is preferably based in Grand Rapids, MI, with an expectation of five days per month onsite. We are also open to remote candidates who reside within commuting distance of a Kellanova or Mars office location and can travel for in-person collaboration as business needs require.

Join our Hire to Retire team in a role that offers independence, visibility within the organization, and the ability to impact employee success! Our goal is to continually enhance the user experience so if you ’ re passionate about HR and thrive in a multitasking environment, we ’ d love to connect with you.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Consulting – Advise and influence all levels of management regarding complex employee relations decisions. This includes performance management, business conduct, terminations, reorganizations, and HR policies, guidelines, and practices. Additionally, you’ll assist managers in drafting corrective action, performance management, and separation documentation.
• Collaboration – Partner with the Center of Excellence (COE) Employee Relations and Legal team to conduct case review, risk analysis, and outcome execution for employee relations cases. Escalate higher risk employee relations issues to COE Employee Relations and Legal as appropriate.
• Customer Focus – Track and interpret trends in employee relations to proactively identify issues, provide recommendations and develop solutions. Develop materials for employee relations training on HR best practices. Deliver service in a professional and efficient manner, managing expectations to achieve customer satisfaction.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma and comparable relevant experience
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision, handling multiple issues simultaneously
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws
• Ability to think critically and solve problems with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working effectively with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel for business-related activities

Compensation

The annual salary range is $96,500 - $126,630, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

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.

The best brands. The best people. The best 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 .

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