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Date: Sep 9, 2026

Category: Human Resources

Country/Region: US

State: OH

City: Zanesville

Workplace: Onsite

Description:

As a key player in the Human Resources Department, you’ll handle employee relations matters, including strategic HR planning, culture building, supporting budgeting processes, addressing complaints, and leading investigations. You will foster positive relationships among hourly employees, supervisors, and managers. You will serve as a bridge between the Site HR Manager, Kellanova North America Manufacturing Business Unit HRBP, and Global Business Services. You will drive adoption of HR technology and contribute to employee training, crew scheduling and employee relations meetings.

As an Employee Relations Advisor at the Zanesville Plant, you’ll be at the heart of employee engagement and accountability. In Zanesville, we have employee-centric perks including Employee Appreciation Day, Family Day, and an Annual Recognition Dinner to ensure our employees and families are celebrated. We fuel camaraderie and team spirit over delicious meals at our cookouts. Join our plant, where we proudly celebrate our robust employee relations culture.

• People First: You'll lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and performance management, while helping create a positive and productive work environment.
• Guidance & Support: Partner with employees and leaders to navigate leave administration, ADA accommodations, return-to-work processes, and employment compliance requirements.
• Coaching for Success: Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on employment policies, employee engagement, leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Compliance in Action: Maintain accurate documentation, HR records, audits, and reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Visible Leadership: Build trusted relationships through an active presence on the production floor, serving as a resource and advocate for employees and leaders alike.
• Culture Builder: Support employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, town halls, and People COE activities that strengthen culture and enhance the employee experience.
• Partnership: Collaborate closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, Training, and Corporate HR teams to achieve plant objectives and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources or equivalent direct work experience
• Experience in the Human Resources field in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Attention to detail with the ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to manage complex situations with sound judgment
• The ability to influence the Plant Director and other site leaders in daily interactions using data and HR expertise. Experience working closely with employees in streamlining processes and supporting change management
• Proven history of successful people management including coaching leaders, training teams and difficult conversations
• Experience using Kronos/Ceridian and SAP

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.

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.

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 .