P&O Director, Commercial (Temporary/12 Months)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA

Loveland (CO)

Remote

USD 140,000 - 176,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Job summary

Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics. The P&O Director, Commercial (Temporary) partners with senior leaders to translate business strategies into people plans, embedding the Mars Five Principles and driving organizational change across global regions.

The role emphasizes strategy, workforce planning, and governance, with a strong focus on diversity and culture. Remote work is possible anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

Master’s degree; SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred.
10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience.
Experience partnering with executive/global leaders; matrix/global environment; healthcare or veterinary sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders to influence and drive growth through talent strategies.
Lead complex organizational design initiatives and large-scale change management.
Coordinate transversal P&O activities and communities across the organization.
Lead strategic workforce planning for long-term staffing and capability needs.
Collaborate with COEs to co-design and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives; deploy and measure success.
Utilize workforce analytics to build business cases and ROI for programs.
Champion organizational health, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Oversee employee relations and compliance with internal policies and laws.
Document and reflect changes in systems (e.g., Workday) and job descriptions.
Mentor and develop direct reports where applicable.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder management

Situational adaptability

Organizational savvy

Courage & command

Accountability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data-driven insights

Education

Master’s degree

Senior HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $140,000 - $176,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. This is a temporary position and can be remote based anywhere in the US.

Job Overview

The P&O Director, Commercial (Temporary) serves as a senior strategic partner to executive, global, or regional leadership, translating business strategies into People & Organization priorities and plans. This role goes beyond execution to co-create business strategies, drive systemic organizational changes, and lead key transversal P&O activities across the broader enterprise. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the P&O Director champions the Science & Diagnostics (SDx) Culture and Mars Five Principles, aligns organizational design with business objectives, and ensures that the Mars Five Principles and Associate Concept are deeply embedded in all leadership and people-related decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Stakeholder Partnership: Partner directly with senior leaders, who can be SDx Global Leadership Team (LT) members, Global Functions Leaders, and Regional Leaders, serving as a key member of their leadership teams to influence and drive business growth through talent and organizational strategies.
Strategic Change Leadership: Anticipate, design, and lead complex organizational design initiatives and large-scale change management plans that enable future business growth, agility, and efficiency.
Transversal P&O Leadership: Lead high-visibility transversal P&O activities and/or communities as required across the organization, which may include things like leading Talent Management for Operations, shaping the Capabilities agenda for a function or region, steering enterprise-wide P&O projects, or establishing and fostering strategic P&O communities of practice.
Strategic Workforce Planning: Focus on long-term workforce planning strategies (IVCP, AEP, staffing models…) to ensure the organization has the necessary staff and capabilities to meet future demands.
COE Integration & Program Orchestration: Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise (COEs) including Talent Acquisition, Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Associate Relations, Talent, learning etc., to co-design and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives (PDP, MAS, Culture etc.). Lead the deployment of initiatives, ensure successful implementation, coach leaders and associates, follow and own success metrics.
Data-Driven Strategic Insights: Utilize workforce analytics, external benchmarks, and internal metrics to generate insights and build compelling business cases, influence strategic priorities, and measure the ROI of people programs.
Organizational Health & Culture Champion: Drive a high-performance culture across global and regional segments, promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Associates Relations/Compliance: Address systemic workplace issues and provide senior-level guidance on employee relations cases in coordination with the AR team. Oversee compliance and risk mitigation at a systemic level, ensuring leadership decisions conform to employment laws, internal policies, and ethical standards, while maintaining deep alignment with the Five Principles.
Operations: ensure all organization and talent changes are properly documented and reflected within our systems for the assigned scope (letters, workday, job descriptions etc.)
If applicable: people Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports (where applicable) and serve as a key mentor to T2 P&O Business Partners, cultivating a high-performing and collaborative P&O community.

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree. SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior-level HR certification strongly preferred. 10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or directing capacity. Proven experience successfully partnering with executive or global/regional Leaders Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition etc. Experience working in a matrixed global environment, preferably within veterinary diagnostic solutions, healthcare, or consumer goods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strategic Mindset Balances Stakeholders Situational Adaptability Organizational Savvy Courage & Command Skills Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Other skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and strong typing ability.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.