Senior Manager, P&O Business Partner

Kellanova•Berwyn, IL

5d•$153,600 - $201,600

About The Position

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND®, RXBAR®, Nutri-Grain®, Special K Bars®, and Pure Organic® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo®, Rice Krispies Treats® and Pop Tarts®. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. Reporting to the Head of People & Organization (P&O) for Tasty & Wholesome, the Senior Manager, P&O Business Partner leads business partnering for three critical functions within the Tasty & Wholesome business, supporting iconic brands including MorningStar Farms®, Eggo®, Rice Krispies Treats®, and Pop-Tarts®. If you thrive in an inspiring, energetic, and entrepreneurial environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of the business.

Requirements

Advanced degree or certification in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
Strong progressive HR business partner experience
Strong business and organizational acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to company goals and operating performance
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability
Strong experience managing performance and talent management, organizational change, and capability building, while being a trusted partner to Associates and Leaders
All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic People & Organization partner to business leaders, translating enterprise and business unit priorities into tailored people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness and performance, capability building, and associate engagement.
Lead the execution of the people agenda across assigned functions, ensuring effective delivery of talent, performance, succession, workforce planning, and other annual people processes that support business objectives.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and Associates, providing coaching, counsel, and proactive guidance on organizational effectiveness, leadership, team dynamics, and change management.
Identify and translate organizational insights into action, leveraging data, associate feedback, and business knowledge to diagnose challenges, recommend solutions, and drive people-related improvement across the assigned functions.
Own and deliver key organizational and talent initiatives, including organization design, change management, engagement strategies, leadership development, workforce analytics, communications, and other strategic projects that enable business success.