P&O Business Partner

Mars Petcare • Fort Smith, AR

288d

About The Position

The P&O /HR Business Partner for Pet Nutrition North American factories work 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 MARS Five Principles, signature processes and governance procedures.

Requirements

• Associates degree in human resources or related field with related experience, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive P&O/HR experience.
• Previous experience of being in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Solid knowledge of US labor regulations and understanding their application in solving business needs and ability to provide guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• 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 to influence and drive outcomes.
• Strong communication and consulting skills and ability to influence decisions.
• Ability to effectively manage and work within ambiguity and prioritize business needs and resources.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%-35% annually.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations business leaders to achieve goals aligned with a 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Guide, support and position the MyP&O team and LMs to most effectively and efficiently support Associates.
• 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.

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: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree