Labor Relations Advisor

As a key member of the Plant HR team, you will foster positive employee and labor relations across the site.

About the role

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.

In Pikeville, our employees and families are celebrated. Join our plant, where we proudly celebrate our robust employee relations culture.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, union representatives, and site leadership while supporting effective labor-management interactions and contract administration.
• Learn and apply labor relations best practices while partnering with leaders and HR team members to address employee concerns and workplace challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation, HR records, investigations, and grievance tracking while ensuring compliance with company policies, labor agreements, and employment regulations.
• Build trust through an active presence on the production floor, serving as a resource for employees, supervisors, and leaders.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR technology adoption, and programs that enhance the employee experience.
• Collaborate with Operations, Corporate HR, Labor Relations, and Shared Services teams to support site objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions

Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.