We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to join any of our UK sites (Paddington, Slough, Waltham, Castle Cary or Birstall). The Global HR Business Partner plays a critical role in partnering with the Global R&D function as well as working on our Innovation Transformation initiative. The Global HR Business Partner will develop and deploy functional People plans inclusive of talent, organizational development, culture and performance. This role will also be pivotal in supporting the Global Senior Business Partner for Marketing, New Business, and Sales in developing and deploying the evolved operating model, organizational design, and subsequent change management. Additionally, this role will focus on supporting or co-leading successful transversal enterprise initiatives to drive overall unit effectiveness and transformative change.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience as HR generalist operating at business partner level, ideally obtained in an international business with the ability to translate global programs into locally suitable solutions.

• Strong consulting skills and ability to leverage expertise to design and deploy impactful people solutions.

• Good business acumen and experience

• Ability to work independently and efficiently, with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

• Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task and capable of establishing priorities.

• Strong analytical, consultation skill, coaching and problem-solving.

• Must be able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication.

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Partner with Global R&D Leadership Teams and Innovation Transformation Team to establish and deploy short- and long-term strategies based on data & analytics insights in critical areas such as culture, talent, change management and organizational development to drive business success; ensure the people agenda is deployed and effectively actioned.

  • Partner with Global R&D Leadership team and Innovation team to build high performing and effective teams through the relevant transformations. Proactively using data & analytics to focus and build interventions where applicable.
  • Use Organizational Development (OD) principles and data analytics to develop and deploy rigorous people plans and strategies for Sales & R&D that supports 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
  • Work closely with MyP&O and Centres of Expertise (ex. Rewards, Talent, etc.) to collaboratively design and deploy interventions specific to Pet Nutrition needs, or to deploy global standard processes.
  • Flex into other areas such as new business, marketing, digital first, sales, and other business transversal initiatives as needed for change management and/or team effectiveness support.
  • Drive efficiency across the HR operating model by facilitating the adoption of Mars signature programs, leading and managing unit specific projects, and providing HR support to functional leadership teams.
  • Lead all key talent, culture and HR signature process elements within R&D and other functions as needed.

• Act as a trusted coach and credible partner to the senior leaders within R&D Leadership Teams, Innovation Team, and other functions as needed.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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 University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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