Mars Inc

P&O Business Partner

Mars Inc • $85K — $100K *
Elizabethtown, PA 17022In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required
  • Master/Post Graduate Degree in relevant field preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience needed
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing setting preferred
  • Solid understanding of US labor regulations and their application
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to influence decisions and manage ambiguity effectively

Responsibilities

  • Partner with operations leaders to align people strategy with business goals
  • Collaborate effectively with multiple site leadership teams
  • Drive strategy for talent pipeline and Associate development
  • Manage unit-specific projects to foster change and transformation
  • Work with P&O Head to establish and achieve people agenda goals
  • Guide MyP&O team to efficiently support Associates
  • Problem-solve escalations in P&O model to drive resolutions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with over 140,000 diverse Associates
  • Engage in a purpose-driven company with a strong mission
  • Access to best-in-class learning and development, including Mars University
  • Competitive benefits package, including company bonus
Full Job Description
Job Description:

P&O Business Partner

Elizabethtown, PA

The P&O Business Partner for Mars Wrigley North American factories works 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 Five Principles, signature processes, and governance procedures.

What are we looking for?

  • 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 (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, critical thinking and decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail
  • Able to solve challenges with a data mindset; utilizes available 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 ensure associate 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.
  • 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. Problem solve escalations throughout P&O model to drive resolution.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, 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.


Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
* Ladders Estimates

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