The P&O Business Partner for Pet Nutrition North American factories works with the Factory and Technical Directors & and their Leadership Teams supporting local people strategy creation and execution, leading change initiatives as well as leading the talent agenda and engagement at a strategic level.  The BP ensures day-to-day operational work is completed via MyP&O and two-way communication with COEs.

The BP has the ownership to co-design and co-implement the Mars Associate Experience as guardian of the Five Principles, signature processes and governance procedures.

We are recruiting for 4 positions. Locations are: BRN (Brentwood, TN), ARK (Fort Smith, AR), KKC (Columbus, OH), and KAN (Kansas City, MO).

What are we looking for?

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• Preferred qualification: Master / Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
• At the factories minimum 3 days a week (able to travel and effectively manage regional responsibilities)
• 3+ years of progressive P&O/HR experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing setting experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of US labor regulations and understand their application in solving business needs and ability to provide guidance
• Effective in building relationship at all levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail
• Able to solve challenges with a data mindset; utilizes available data and informs stakeholders using a data centric approach to prioritize, influence and drive outcomes
• Good business acumen / business experience
• Strong consulting skills and ability to influence decisions to a positive business outcome
• Ability to effectively manage and work within ambiguity and prioritize on business needs and resources

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Business Leadership:  Partner with Operations business leaders to achieve goals aligned with the people agenda, provide thought leadership to the business and ensure
• Associate advocacy.  The expectation will be to effectively partner with multiple site Leadership Teams and will require highly functional ways of working.
• Talent & Organizational Health:  Drive a talent pipeline and strategy that supports growth and Associate development/engagement, keep a “pulse” of the business and develop appropriate OD interventions that strengthen the health of the organization and enable a high-performing culture. Coach LMs through the wow’s, enabling them to develop Associates and improve engagement and team wellbeing living up to the expectation of a Mars’ Great Line Manager.
• Unit Effectiveness: manage or deliver unit-specific projects to drive change and transformation, embed the adoption of Mars signature people programs and Essence of Mars and communicate emerging needs to CoEs.
• Enabling Operations:   Guide, support and position the MyP&O team and LMs to most effectively and efficiently support Associates. Work to ensure efficiency and effectiveness with the Talent Acquisition and Associate Relations teams. Problem solve escalations throughout P&O model to drive resolution.
• Partner with the P&O Head and the P&O team to establish and achieve short and long-term goals to drive business success, ensure the people agenda lives and is acted upon within the unit, and emphasize Associate advocacy.

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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