HR Business Partner

Mars • North Sioux City, SD

349d • Hybrid

About The Position

HR Business Partner (BP) for Royal Canin North America is responsible for one or more sites (factories). The BP acts as a member of the site leadership teams, supporting the creation and execution of local people strategies, leading change initiatives, and driving the talent agenda and engagement at a strategic level. The BP ensures effective two-way communication with Center of Excellence (CoEs). Additionally, the BP has the ownership to co-design and co-implement the Mars Associate Experience, serving as a guardian of the Five Principles, signature processes, and governance procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required
• 3+ years of progressive P&O/HR experience
• Solid knowledge of US labor regulations and understanding their application in solving business needs
• Stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Able to solve challenges with a data mindset
• Good business acumen / business experience
• Strong consulting skills and ability to influence decisions
• Ability to effectively manage and work within ambiguity and prioritize business needs and resources

Nice To Haves

• Master / Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related fields
• 3+ years of manufacturing setting experience preferred
• Previous Talent Acquisition experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations business leaders to achieve goals aligned with the people agenda, provide thought leadership to the business and ensure associate advocacy.
• 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.
• Manage or deliver unit-specific projects to drive change and transformation, embed the adoption of Mars signature people programs and Essence of Mars.
• Guide, support and position the MyP&O team and LMs to most effectively and efficiently support Associates.
• Partner with the Royal Canin North America and Global P&O teams to establish and achieve short and long-term goals to drive business success.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees