P&O Business Partner

ANTAGENE•Chicago, IL

4d•$103,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The P&O Business Partner serves as the primary People & Organization partner for an assigned population of leaders and Associates and is responsible for deploying and executing the People Strategy within that scope. As a trusted business partner and Associate advocate, the role coaches and develops leaders on people practices, fosters the SDx Culture in alignment with the Mars Five Principles, and collaborates with other P&O teams to support leaders and Associates effectively. The position partners with leaders on organizational change, business priorities, workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and people initiatives. It uses workforce and exit data to identify trends and recommend solutions, supports development and recruitment activities, and oversees employee lifecycle processes. The P&O Business Partner also advises leaders on performance management and employee relations, addresses Associate concerns, and ensures compliance with employment laws and company policies. The role is primarily performed in a typical office environment or remote home office, with pets present. The work environment may also be virtual. The associate uses computers and office, communications, and presentation equipment. The role includes periods of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Eight years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent management, and talent acquisition.
Ability to apply manual dexterity for computer keyboarding; frequently sit for extended periods, stand, walk, reach, hear, and speak; occasionally sit, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch; and occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.
Ability to work with computers, spreadsheets, database management, email, video conferencing, the Internet, calculators, fax and copy machines, phone systems, and presentation/media equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
Relevant industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders on organizational change initiatives, including planning, implementation, and change management.
Train, coach, and support leaders and Associates in adopting P&O signature processes, including performance management, talent development, and culture initiatives.
Partner with relevant Center of Expertise teams to deliver signature programs and consistent practices across client groups.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business priorities, departmental strategies, objectives, and people initiatives.
Analyze workforce metrics to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend data-driven solutions.
Support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management strategies.
Identify client-group training needs and support development planning in collaboration with Learning & Development.
Maintain a visible, approachable P&O presence and advocate for Associates while aligning people practices with business objectives.
Address employee concerns and promote an inclusive, engaged workplace and culture of belonging.
Coach and guide leaders on performance management, employee development, and P&O best practices.
Identify and address Associate Relations concerns; resolve routine matters and coordinate investigations of complex cases with the Associate Relations team.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR regulations while minimizing organizational risk.
Support recruitment with Talent Acquisition, including planning, hiring governance, offer approvals, onboarding, and, as needed, interview-panel identification or participation in interviews.
Oversee HR documentation and employee lifecycle processes, including hires, promotions, transfers, and separations.
Analyze exit survey data and turnover trends to develop retention strategies and conduct targeted exit interviews as needed.
Contribute to enterprise-wide P&O initiatives, cross-functional projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
Uphold ethics, integrity, compliance, accountability, organizational values, and the code of conduct.
Make decisions and conduct business partnering in a manner consistent with the Five Principles and Associate Concept.