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This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver a high-quality payroll experience for our manufacturing workforce. This role can be performed remotely in the United States where Kellanova operates. For individuals in the Battle Creek or Grand Rapids, MI areas, the position follows a flexible hybrid schedule with 5 days a month in the office.\nPartnering closely with Payroll Processing, Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Plant Leadership teams, you will oversee payroll administration activities, support time and attendance processes through UKG, and drive improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You'll serve as a trusted leader and key partner in ensuring payroll operations run smoothly while supporting both business and employee needs.\nA Taste of What You’ll Be Doing\nPeople Leadership - Direct and develop a team of 9-12 Plant Payroll Operations Specialists, ensuring payroll transactions and reconciliations are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, payroll policies, and regulatory requirements.\nPay Accuracy - Oversee payroll administration activities, including employee pay records, deductions, overpayment recovery, reconciliations, and third-party vendor payments, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining payroll data integrity.\nProcess Improvements - Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency, standardize processes, and strengthen controls. Support the implementation of benefit plan changes, collective bargaining agreement requirements, and regulatory updates while maintaining process documentation and desktop procedures.\nTeam Development - Coach, train, and develop team members to ensure high levels of performance and service. Support onboarding, continuous learning, talent development, and succession planning initiatives across the Payroll Operations team.\nPayroll Integrity - Maintain oversight of PTO plans, payroll reconciliations, grievance and bonus payments, and employee payroll inquiries. Ensure payroll processes are executed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.\nWe’re Looking for Someone With\nHigh School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. \nPayroll processing and payroll operations experience, including experience leading teams and driving operational excellence. \nDemonstrated people leadership skills with a proven ability to develop talent, manage performance, and lead through change. \nKnowledge of U.S. payroll practices, payroll compliance requirements, employee benefits administration, and collective bargaining agreements. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups. \nProven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. \nExperience handling confidential payroll, benefits, and employee information with professionalism and discretion. \nFlexibility to work additional hours during payroll processing periods and peak business cycles as needed.\nCompensation\nThe annual salary range is $86,200-$108,400, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.\nWhat’s Next\nApplications for this position will be accepted through November 30th, 2026. 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. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.\nBenefits 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.\nNeed assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email .\nGet to Know Us\nWe’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.\nMars, 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.\nLet’s shape the future of snacking.\nKellanova 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. 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