Human Capital Partner

Department: Kellogg Human Capital
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Job Summary:

The Human Capital Partner (HCP) supports the Senior Human Capital Partner and the broader Kellogg Human Capital team in delivering a full range of HR services across the Kellogg. This role blends generalist HR support, talent acquisition coordination, staff development programming, and operational excellence. The HCP partners with a defined client group to provide day to day HR guidance.

The role contributes to initiatives in performance and talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation processes, and organizational development. It also plays a key role in enhancing the employee experience and supporting community building efforts in collaboration with Community & Engagement. The HCP may lead short term projects and collaborates closely with Senior HCPs and the Human Capital Director to ensure consistent, high quality HR service delivery.

Specific Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Client Support

• Provide generalist HR support to assigned, addressing day to day questions and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Assist with the execution of annual and cyclical HR processes, including performance management, talent reviews, compensation activities, and engagement initiatives.
• Research and resolve escalated issues in partnership with Senior HCPs, ensuring timely and appropriate outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Pull people operations reports, as needed.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

• Partner with Senior HCPs to coordinate recruiting activities and support staffing needs across assigned client groups. May support and facilitate full cycle recruitments as needed.
• Support hiring managers through the full recruitment cycle, ensuring a cohesive, positive candidate experience that reflects Kellogg's culture.
• Assist with onboarding processes to promote early engagement and successful integration.

Talent & Staff Development

• Support the design, coordination, and delivery of staff development programs; Contribute to initiatives that promote career progression, skill-building, and leadership readiness.
• Help recommend programming or resources that enhance employee growth and capability. Partner with Sr. Human Capital Partners to identify development needs and create supporting resources or programs.

Community & Engagement Partnership

• Collaborate with the Community & Engagement team to support and facilitate community building programming that enhances belonging, connection, and employee experience.
• Help identify opportunities for staff involvement in community focused initiatives and support the execution of events, programs, and engagement activities.

Project & Change Support

• Lead or support short term HR projects with defined scope and deliverables.
• Contribute to change management efforts by supporting communication, training, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of HR-related experience, preferably in a generalist or talent acquisition capacity.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience building strong client relationships.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively.

Target hiring range for this position will be $75,000 - $85,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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