P&O Business Partner

Mars Incorporated in; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Competitive salary and benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Mars is seeking a P&O Business Partner to align people strategies with factory operations across North America. You will work with Factory and Technical Directors, shaping the talent agenda and engagement at a strategic level while co-designing and implementing the Mars Associate Experience.

You will partner with multiple site leadership teams, lead change initiatives, and guide the P&O model to drive business outcomes. Strong data mindset and ability to influence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Preferred qualification: Master / Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field.
• At the factories minimum 3 days a week (travel and regional responsibilities).
• 5+ years of progressive P&O/HR experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing setting experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of US labor regulations and their application.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to influence decisions to a positive business outcome.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leaders to achieve goals aligned with people agenda.
• Collaborate with site Leadership Teams and enable effective ways of working.
• Drive talent pipeline and OD interventions to strengthen engagement and performance.
• Lead unit-level projects to drive change and adopt Mars signature programs.
• Support MyP&O and Talent Acquisition to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Change management

Relationship building

Influence decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master or Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources / Business Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

P&O Business Partner

The P&O Business Partner for Mars WrigleyNorth American factoriesworkswith 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.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum qualification:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resourcesor related field
• Preferred qualification: Master / Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, 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
• 3+ years of manufacturing setting experience preferred
• 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, criticalthinkingand decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail
• Able to solve challenges with a data mindset;utilizesavailable 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

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Business Leadership:Partner with Operations business leaders to achieve goals aligned with the people agenda, provide thought leadership to the business and ensureassociate advocacy.
• The expectation will be to effectively partner with multiple site Leadership Teams and will require highly functional ways of working.
• Talent & Organizational Health:Drive a talent pipeline and strategy that supports growth and Associate development/engagement, keep a "pulse" of the business and developappropriate ODinterventions 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 expectationof a Mars' Great Line Manager.
• Unit Effectiveness: manage or deliver unit-specific projects to drive change and transformation, embed the adoption of Marssignature peopleprograms and Essence ofMarsand communicate emerging needs toCoEs.
• 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.
• Enabling Operations: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. Problemsolve escalations throughout P&O model to drive resolution.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Join apurpose drivencompany, where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 101,120.00 - USD 139,040.00