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Our people must always be our most competitive advantage. As a Senior Director, Talent Management and ED&I, you will lead our new Culture of Best by overseeing the talent and performance management processes as well as our learning and development strategy. In addition, this role will drive team and people management effectiveness initiatives and manage the ED&I operations and Business Resource Groups (BERGs) for the Kellanova North American Region. We are looking for top talent in Chicago, IL.

This role will focus on building an inclusive culture where our employees feel they belong. This individual will work directly with the North America HR leadership team to foster an inclusive environment and drive accountability for results. Oversee and lead regional succession planning and talent review processes that include the identification, development, and career management of high potential employees.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Talent and Performance Management Process – Execute core talent and performance processes with excellence (goal setting, mid-year, year-end, calibration) while building for the future around talent review, succession planning & people development committees.

• Manage & Oversee Leadership, Learning and Development Strategy – Evaluate all current programs, assessments, and systems, and recommend validated, research-based LD programs. Deploy new Kellanova L&D Framework and key enablers (Learning Hub, Learning Academy, platform, curriculum). Launch core development programs with excellence.

• Team Effectiveness Support – Equip teams with resources, tools, and materials to support team effectiveness initiatives (DiSC, MBTI, New Manager Assimilation, Learning Hub resources).

• Enhancing People Manager Effectiveness – Drive people manager effectiveness through the people manager goal and Great Manager, Great Moments training & communications.

• Advancing ED&I Strategy & Data-Driven Culture Leadership – Execute our ED&I Strategy on driving inclusion and evolve ED&I approach based on Kellanova needs, industry trends and ongoing external monitoring of ED&I landscape. Lead the evolution of our new culture, leveraging ongoing data and insights (GOS, exit survey, & OnDemand).

  We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning or related field. Master’s preferred

• Extensive experience in learning roles with progressive increases of scope and responsibility

• Experience with Diversity & Inclusion programming/solutions

• Demonstrated ability to interact and effectively influence HR and business leaders

• Excellent facilitations and communication skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the development of program design and implementation of learning initiatives

• Experience in Instructional design, presentation and facilitation, managing virtual teams, and leading large scale, complex projects are a must

  What’s Next

  After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

  Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .

  If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

  Get to Know Us

  At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

  Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

  Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

  The best brands. The best people. The best you.

  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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .