HR Generalist

Kellanova•Pikeville, KY

11d•$53,280 - $73,260•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist and Crew Scheduler supports the Human Resources Team at the Pikeville facility within Mars Snacking’s Accelerator business. The role supports hourly workforce planning, employee relations, scheduling, and labor compliance in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. It serves as an HR resource for employees and leaders, helping meet staffing needs, administer labor agreement provisions consistently, and support plant operations through effective crew scheduling and employee support. The role also contributes to workforce stability, employee engagement, operational excellence, and adapting people processes as business needs change. This is an on-site position with a regular schedule of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., with some flexibility based on employee preferences. Overtime availability, including some weekends, is required to meet plant operational needs. The position reports to the Plant Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior HR experience with strong knowledge of HR practices and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Report on HR metrics and maintain accurate personnel records.
Administer leaves of absence in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Schedule employees in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and production demands.
Partner with Shift Operations to process production paperwork.
Conduct workplace investigations.
Issue attendance-related discipline.
Research grievances and employee concerns.
Support hourly workforce planning, employee relations, labor compliance, and plant operations.