Sr Global People & Organization Business Partner

Job Description Senior Global People & Organization Business Partner serves as a strategic partner and advisor for Global Technical Functions composed of R&D and Commercial (Procurement). This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with the Global function head and the global leadership teams of both functions to help translate business and function strategies into a high‑performing people agenda. This position plays a critical role in shaping organisational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent strategy, culture, workforce planning, and transformation priorities at enterprise scale. It includes identifying and developing talent, designing, and refining systemic solutions for a high‑performing organisation, and enabling a culture that fosters engagement, health, wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity. The impact goes beyond traditional people & organisation partnership as it helps build sustained performance by aligning structure, capability, ways of working, and leadership behaviours to business and function goals. This includes coaching senior leaders through growth and change, enabling global teams to operate with agility and connectedness, and ensuring the organisation can scale while maintaining a strong culture and Associate experience. What are we looking for? A leader with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field. 15+ years of P&O experience, with a high value placed on experience across diverse geographies, industries, and/or functional areas. An agile leader with a strategic mindset and the capability to design, drive, and execute organisational design, talent, and capabilities transformation to deliver business impact. A professional with a demonstrated ability to develop strong, trusting relationships with senior leaders and functional influencers to gain support and achieve strategic business goals. Advanced consulting skills and experience in leading, influencing, and motivating stakeholder groups at all levels to achieve positive business outcomes, with a proven history of leading significant change initiatives. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to stand alone and make sound judgments. The ability to effectively prioritise business needs and resources to deliver the greatest business value, proactively managing stakeholder expectations in a dynamic environment. A strong understanding of global P&O strategies, policies, and practices, and the ability to provide guidance in solving business needs through the P&O operating model. What will be your key responsibilities? Serve as the main point of contact for identified business leaders and leadership teams, actively participating in business decisions by providing data‑driven insight, support, challenge, and representing the Associate Voice to improve business decision‑making. You will also be responsible for scanning and understanding business needs, context, and the external landscape. Be accountable for creating and executing the functional people plan, with a focus on talent (including diversity), organisation, and culture to deliver business results through our Associates. Diagnose and design Enterprise and/or transversal people initiatives that align with strategic priorities. Coach senior leaders and their teams to maximise their effectiveness and to role‑model the leadership behaviours we expect in the Mars Snacking culture, grounded in the Five Principles. Lead organisation development strategies, including optimising and transforming our structure, processes, systems, and ways of working to ensure a fit‑for‑purpose organisation. Develop and deploy our talent strategy to ensure we have diverse Associates in the right roles to meet both our current and future business needs. Partner to create and champion robust change management plans to deliver business and people strategies. As required, partner across the P&O operating model and with business leaders to define, design, test, and deploy solutions to execute on the people plan, securing the necessary resources and budget. Drive the consistent adoption of practices to ensure fairness and equity across Mars. What can you expect from Mars? Work 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. A strong focus on 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. Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between USD192,560.00–USD264,770.00. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates