The Sr P&O (People & Organization) Director plays a critical role in developing and deploying the enterprise and functional People & Organization (P&O) Strategy & Priorities. Including and not limited to driving functional strategic talent agenda, fostering a culture where all associates can thrive & driving a steps change within our Equity, Inclusion and Diversity agenda. Through the leadership of the P&O Business Partner s, this role plays a critical role ensuring that functional People plans are developed in line with the Enterprise People Strategy & are inclusive of talent, organizational development, culture and performance . Additionally, the Snr Business Partner will play a critical leadership role in supporting or co-leading successful transversal enterprise initiatives to drive overall unit effectiveness through associate performance, including leadership development . As a key successor role to multiple NA POLT VP's, this role may also take on broader North American P&O initiatives from time-to-time.
What are we looking for?
Minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business, Management or related field
1 5 years of Business Partnership or progressive P&O experience
Solid knowledge of HR practices and understand ing of their application in solving business needs and ability to provide guidance
5 or more years of progressive P&O leadership experience
Demonstrated capability in deploying strategies at an enterprise le vel
Demonstrated experience using the organizational development life cycle (hypothesis, data, analytics insights, diagnosis, creation of strategy or intervention, deployment, measure and sustain) or other functional equivalent
Demonstrated capability in leading medium scale change management (ex. functional level change initiatives)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills, using a comprehensive approach with strong attention to detail
Previous line management experience
What will be your key responsibilities?
Partner with the P&O VP & POLT members to establish and deploy short and long term strategies in the areas of culture, talent, and organizational development to drive business success; ensure the people agenda is deployed and effectively actioned while driving a balance of business and associate advocacy across our Demand & Corporate Functions.
Use Organizational Development (OD) principles and data analytics to guide rigorous people plans and strategies for demand & corporate functions that support business growth and associate development/engagement; develop and engage in appropriate OD interventions that strengthen the health of the organization and enable a high performance culture
Build effective partnerships with the broader P&O enterprise, including MyP&O and all Centers of Expertise (ex. Associate Relations, Rewards, Talent, etc.) to collaboratively design and deploy interventions specific to Pet Nutrition needs, or to deploy global standard processes;
Drive efficiency across the P&O operating model by facilitating the adoption of Mars signature programs, leading and managing unit specific projects, and providing P&O support to functional leadership teams.
Act as a trusted coach and credible partner to multiple senior leaders
Play a critical role in developing P&O Capabilities and ensuring we have strong functional talent for the future
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'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 Universit y.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Find out more about w h at Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
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.
