HR Business Partner European Functions

At Kellanova, people sit at the heart of how great things get done—and this HR Business Partner role plays a vital part in making that happen. Based in Dublin, Ireland, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with leaders and teams to deliver a forward-thinking, customer-focused HR partnering service that genuinely supports the business and its people.

The HR Business Partner helps shape engaging employee experiences, supports organisational change, and partners with the business to drive performance, capability, and a culture where everyone can do their best work. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, combining strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for people and performance. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading functional HR partnering: Lead the Business Partner agenda across designated Functions, working autonomously and confidently with leaders and Leadership Teams to shape and deliver functional People & Organisation strategies and initiatives that support business goals.
• Aligning people plans with business priorities: Collaborate closely with people managers across assigned business areas, translating operational and strategic priorities into practical, people-focused HR solutions that strengthen delivery, engagement, and results.
• Coaching and challenging for great leadership: Coach and confidently challenge managers and teams to embed consistent leadership behaviours, build capability, and increase accountability—while role-modelling and reinforcing Kellanova’s values and ways of working.
• Delivering core HR programmes: Support designated business areas with the rollout of centrally led initiatives such as Talent Management, Performance Management Processes (PMP), Individual Development Plans (IDPs), reward and recognition frameworks, career and succession planning, and annual salary review processes, ensuring a clear and positive employee experience.
• Acting as a trusted and credible advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to line managers and employees, providing practical, confident guidance across a wide range of HR matters including employee relations, performance management, organisational change, and HR best practice, always balancing people needs with business outcomes.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• The ability to operate stand-alone with minimal support or direction
• Experience working as an HR professional in a customer-focused, commercially driven HR partnering role
• CIPD qualification or equivalent (or actively working towards one) preferred
• A high level of PC skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge, and partner effectively at all levels

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. 

 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