P&O Business Partner

Mars•Elizabethtown, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The P&O Business Partner for Mars Wrigley 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
At the factories minimum 3 days a week (able to travel and effectively manage regional responsibilities)
5+ years of progressive P&O/HR experience
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

Nice To Haves

Master / Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
3+ years of manufacturing setting experience preferred

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. 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.
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.
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.