HR Business Partner II

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.


Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.


Responsibilities

At Post Consumer Brands, we're a company with a purpose: to make lives better by making delicious food accessible to all. As an HR Business Partner II, you'll have the opportunity to influence how our teams work, grow, and thrive. This role offers a unique blend of strategic impact and hands-on partnership, giving you the chance to shape culture, support leaders, and drive meaningful change. You'll be part of a collaborative HR team that values authenticity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is all about building strong relationships and delivering practical HR solutions that support business success. You'll be supporting corporate facing teams like Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality and Food Safety. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with Leaders: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, offering guidance on coaching, career development, and employee relations.
• Driving Performance & Engagement: Support performance management processes, goal setting, and employee engagement initiatives that align with our values and business strategy.
• Supporting Organizational Design: Contribute to workforce planning, succession strategies, and organizational changes that enable growth and agility.
• Using Data to Drive Decisions: Analyze HR metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and support retention and productivity.
• Championing Culture & Change: Help embed a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement by supporting change initiatives and leveraging HR Centers of Excellence.
• Managing Projects & Compliance: Lead HR-related projects and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Providing Day-to-Day Employee Support : Be a go-to resource for employees by helping with questions about benefits, pay, policies, and general employee relations needs.
• Manage Key HR Processes : Handle tactical HR tasks such as processing employee changes, opening requisitions, and completing other administrative work that keeps our people processes running smoothly.

Challenges You'll Tackle

This role requires balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day HR needs in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll navigate complex organizational structures, support leaders through change, and help build a culture that's both high-performing and people-centered.

Work Environment

You'll work out of our Lakeville, MN corporate campus with hybrid flexibility (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office). The HR team operates in a matrixed structure, partnering closely with Talent Management, Learning, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations. Our culture is inclusive, grounded in humility and purpose, and focused on doing what's right. Tools like UKG, Tableau, and other HCM platforms support your work with data and automation.


Qualifications

Education & Certification

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of HR experience, ideally in HR Generalist or HR Business Partner roles with a focus on employee relations
• Experience in fast-paced corporate environments and navigating complex organizational structures- background in mergers and acquisitions is a plus.

• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective partnerships and achieving results through others
• Proficient in HRIS and HCM systems, including applicant tracking, talent management, and change management
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and handling sensitive, confidential information

Growth Opportunities

Success in this role opens doors to broader HR leadership roles and cross-functional opportunities. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, build relationships with senior leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of HR at Post. Your impact will be visible, and valued.

The pay range for this position is $80,166 - $118,645 per year.