Global P&O (HR) Lead, Strategic Reinvention Office - Mars Veterinary Health

Banfield Pet Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

16d

About The Position

As part of Mars—a family-owned business with 90 years of experience in pet care—Mars Veterinary Health is a globally-connected pet healthcare network that’s united by purpose, powered by data, and driven by people. With 3,000 veterinary clinics made possible by 70,000+ Associates who care for 10M+ pets across 30 countries each year, we’re creating seamless access to quality care at scale—from preventive and wellness to specialty and emergency—and at every stage of a pet’s life. Together, we’re advancing our Purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS—and supporting a thriving future for the veterinary professionals who make pet healthcare possible. This role requires associates to work out of a MVH North America hub location – Vancouver, WA | Santa Monica, CA | Tampa, FL | New York City, NY. Why This Role Matters: The P&O leader for the MVH Strategic Reinvention Office (SRO) is a pivotal role which will be responsible for shaping a people strategy which enables a successful MVH global transformational agenda. This role partners with senior executives, cross-functional leaders, and external design partners on large-scale, complex initiatives. The P&O Lead for the SRO provides overall stewardship and project management for MVH transformation programs and P&O functional leadership for key transformation Workstreams. This role supports P&O governance deliverables and drives functional decision making & alignment and creates updates and reporting for all stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in P&O, strategy, finance, or related function, preferably in a large, multi-unit organizations.
Strong financial acumen and ability to connect drivers of business performance with sound strategies in Total Rewards, P&O Data, Technology, and Analytics.
Proven experience leading large-scale P&O initiatives that impact multiple business functions.
Proven track record in P&O business partnership, talent development, talent planning, and overall Associate relations principles.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to create business cases in writing and in visuals
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead in a matrixed organization.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate business needs into effective P&O solutions.
Deep knowledge of change management principles, organizational design, and workforce planning.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams.
Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with high levels of ambiguity.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate and manage change with empathy and confidence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
Prior experience with a healthcare delivery background (veterinary or human healthcare) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Drive strategic P&O partnership within the SRO and across key initiatives in collaboration with leadership, banner and MVH P&O, and external design partners.
Provide leadership as the strategic business partner for large, complex projects such as MVH’s global operating model transformation
Manage a multi-year strategy and ensuring alignment across multiple themes, budgets and workstreams.
Partner with senior leadership to design people strategies tailored to MVH’s transformation, such as Associate selection & placement process, transition plans, and Associate support and risk mitigation.
Develop business cases for people governance submissions, work as a partner to the Global Hub Global Leadership Team, Global SRO Head, and Global MVH P&O leaders to align value creation, funding prioritization, and P&O strategic alignment.
Provide leadership and coaching to create focus and attention on transformation initiatives, working closely with others on creating a compelling case for change from a people and business perspective.
Leverage people analytics to provide actionable insights and inform decision-making on transformation initiative planning, prioritization and milestone measurement.
Partner with P&O leaders to standardize and optimize people-related transformation deployment processes.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and identifying areas for improvement.
Support other transformation initiatives, as required, with P&O functional leadership and advisory support.
Other job duties as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid Parental leave.
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
Commuter Benefits.
Legal Plan.
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
Mental health support and resources.
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.