P&O Business Partner

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.