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 Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. 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 www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.

At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.

This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.

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. 

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 pet and grocery sales, marketing and strategy teams, R&D, and our B2B team. 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.

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.

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.