P&O Business Partner

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/HR Business Partner to lead people initiatives for a key business unit in the US. The role requires translating global programs into locally effective solutions and partnering with site leadership on the people agenda.

The ideal candidate will bring deep HR generalist experience, strong consulting and communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while driving

Qualifications

• 10–12 years’ experience as HR generalist.
• Experience as HR Business Partner for a business unit with full P&L responsibilities.
• Experience in a multinational/global corporation; ability to adapt global programs to local needs.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to design and deploy impactful people solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Leader to set short and long-term people goals aligning with business strategy.
• Develop talent and drive associate engagement to keep the organization fit for purpose.
• Drive efficiency of the P&O operating model by adopting Mars signature programs and guiding unit projects.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Change Management

Consulting skills

Communication skills

Analytics

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independence

Job description

Job Description:

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 10-12 years’ experience as HR generalist.
• Solid working experience as HR Business partner of supporting business unit with full P&L.
• Experience with MNC or global corporation with ability to translate global programs into locally suitable solutions.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to leverage expertise to design and deploy impactful people solutions.
• Strong business acumen and experience
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task and capable of establishing priorities
• Strong analytical, consultation skill, coaching and problem-solving
• Must be able to demonstrate strong verbal written communication

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Partner with the Site Leader to establish short and long term goals to drive business success, provide leadership to the business while maintaining strategic alignment of the people agenda with the business strategy, and ensuring associate advocacy.
• Gain alignment on the people agenda and developing talent while driving associate engagement; understand the ‘pulse’ of the business in order to strengthen the health of the organization and ensure “fit for purpose” organization design with the right people in the right roles.
• Drive efficiency across the P&O operating model by: facilitating the adoption of Mars signature programs, offering strategic guidance to unit specific projects, providing P&O support to units directly and / or through Business Partners, interfacing with segment and corporate teams, and communicating emerging business needs to CoEs.
• Guide, support, and position Mars Associate Services and Line Managers to most effectively and efficiently serve Mars associates.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on 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.