Counsel Labor And Employment

As Counsel, Labor & Employment at Kellogg, you will engage collaboratively to enable our business as a subject matter expert providing strategic advice and counsel regarding labor and employment law issues. You will play a critical role in managing external disputes and litigation as well as managing outside counsel. Identifying and proactively addressing labor and employment related risks, we will look to you to as a creative problem-solver who provides excellent service to stakeholders. As a leader at Kellogg, one of the world’s most ethical companies, you must have a high ethical standard and a commitment to enhancing our strong ethical culture. The role can be based out of Chicago, IL or Battle Creek, MI and will work on a hybrid, in office and work from home model.

Using your talent for building collaborative relationships, you’ll successfully partner with cross functional team members to drive our company’s continued success. Together we will shape a stronger future for our company and your career.

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Benefits, I-9, and Immigration Law – You will be responsible for advising on legal issues involving U.S. benefit plans (ERISA) as well as inbound U.S. immigration and Form I-9 compliance. This includes managing outside counsel relationships with experts in these areas.
• People Leadership – You will train and advise a Legal Specialist. This includes championing, modeling, and enforcing high standards for workplace conduct. Managing team member workload and performance to ensure the delivery of excellent service to key stakeholders.. We believe careers have room to grow and you will play an import role in creating effective development plans for team members to ensure ongoing advancement in skills and capabilities.
• Labor Law - Advising on matters under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), you will support collective bargaining, advise on day-to-day labor relations and contract administration issues, along with managing any related disputes.
• Disputes – Overseeing the process of managing pre-litigation disputes, agency charge responses, and litigation, you will manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Employment Law - Keeping informed of new or pending case law legislation and regulations will be a critical piece of this position. This will include the areas of wage and hour (FLSA), leave management (FMLA), workplace accommodations (ADA, Title VII), compensation (pay transparency laws, Title VII), and other related areas.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Juris Doctor, BA/BS, and 6+ years’ related professional experience as a practicing attorney.
• Related in-house experience at multi-state, U.S. manufacturer preferred
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Labor Relations, HR and/or Employment Law
• Labor Law, Employment Law, and Employment Litigation Experience required.
• Benefits/ERISA and Immigration experience preferred
• People management and project management experience preferred

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please [email protected].

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company 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.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Relocation Assistance: No

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Let’s create the future of food,

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