P&O Business Partner

Antech Diagnostics•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The P&O Business Partner serves as the primary People & Organization (P&O) partner for an assigned population of leaders and Associates, deploying and executing the People Strategy within that scope. As a trusted business partner and Associate advocate, this role coaches and develops leaders on people practices and fosters the SDx Culture in alignment with the Mars Five Principles. The role collaborates with other P&O teams to support leaders and Associates and bring the People Strategy to life. The position partners with leaders on organizational change, business priorities, workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, recruitment, and Associate relations. It uses workforce data to identify trends and recommend solutions, supports learning and development, and helps ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies. The P&O Business Partner also contributes to enterprise-wide initiatives and continuous improvement. The associate primarily works in a typical office environment or remote home office, with pets present. The role involves frequent computer and communication work, including use of spreadsheets, database management, email, video conferencing, and the Internet. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders on organizational change initiatives, including planning, implementation, and change management.
Train, coach, and support leaders and Associates in P&O signature processes, including performance management, talent development, and culture initiatives.
Partner with Center of Expertise teams, such as Talent, Inclusion & Diversity, Learning & Development, Culture, and Talent Acquisition, to deliver programs and consistent practices.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business priorities, departmental strategies, objectives, and people initiatives.
Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover, productivity, time-to-fill, performance reviews, engagement, and participation rates, and recommend data-driven solutions.
Support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management strategies.
Identify training needs and support development planning in collaboration with Learning & Development.
Maintain an approachable and visible P&O presence and advocate for Associates and business leaders.
Promote open communication, inclusion, belonging, and Associate engagement while aligning people practices with business objectives.
Coach and guide leaders on performance management, Associate development, and P&O best practices.
Address Associate relations concerns, resolving routine matters and partnering with the Associate Relations team on complex investigations.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR regulations while minimizing organizational risk.
Support end-to-end recruitment with Talent Acquisition, including hiring plans, hiring governance, offer approvals, onboarding, and, as needed, interview panels or 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.
Align decision-making and business partnering with the Five Principles and Associate Concept.