This global role is a technology partner to the HR function to manage and deliver HR services to optimize and enhance the Mars Workday and Servicenow HR platforms across our global business segments. Technology services include, technology assessment and solution reviews, change and tenant management, security administration, as well as overseeing technology partners and supporting delivery of digital HR projects. This role Is critical to ensuring that our core platforms in Workday and Servicenow are efficiently managed to support continuous improvement in an agile environment. This strategic role partners closely with both HR Solutions and other Digital Technology teams on business requirements, solution design and oversight of onshore and offshore technology delivery resources.  

What are we looking for?

• Experienced HR technology professional with 5+ years’ experience with success in deploying, managing and optimizing global Workday HCM and Servicenow capabilities 
• Strong and engaging people manager with experience managing technology partners
• Consultative technology partner that understands business needs and is solutions focused
• Effective program manager who manages projects and budgets well
• Curiosity and passionate learner who has an architect mindset for sustainable end to end solutions.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Responsible for the deployment of HR IT capabilities which address functional and business segment strategies, by engaging client stakeholders and utilizing technology teams to solution and deliver projects and enhancements.
• Co-Lead a center of expertise for Workday technology and complementary HR functional solutions, defining and enabling global technology standards, efficient operational processes and delivering common solutions that enhance associate experience.
• Lead Workday platform administration including change and tenant management as well as security administration and testing
• Lead the global HR governance processes with respect to new capabilities, enhancements to platforms, partnering with release management SMEs to deliver change with agility and quality

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.