Job Description:

P&O Business Partner

Fort Smith, AR

On-site

The P&O Business Partner for Pet Nutrition North American factories work 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 MARS Five Principles, signature processes and governance procedures.

What are we looking for?

Associates degree human resources or related field with related expereince, Bachelor’s degree preferred3+ years of progressive P&O/HR experiencePrevious experience of being in a manufacturing setting preferredSolid knowledge of US labor regulations and understanding their application in solving business needs and ability to provide guidanceStrong stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detailAble to solve challenges with a data mindset; utilizes to influence and drive outcomesStrong communication and consulting skills and ability to influence decisionsAbility to effectively manage and work within ambiguity and prioritize business needs and resourcesWillingness to travel up to 30%

What would be your key responsibilities?

Business Leadership: Partner with Operations business leaders to achieve goals aligned with a 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 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.Unit Effectiveness: 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.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. Problem solves escalations throughout P&O model to drive resolution.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.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 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.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.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Mars does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. 

 

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.