P&O (HR) Director – Royal Canin Canada

Job Description:

The P&O Head is a very important role for providing leadership in shaping the business strategic objectives and driving business success in alignment with the Mars Five Principles. A critical aspect of this role is on developing talent and the overall health of the organization in addition to drive effective and efficient P&O solutions that support business units and position associates for success by alleviating the adoption of our Mars Signature programs. T his role will have scope of supporting The RC Demand (sales, marketing, finance etc.), Factory and PRO/D2C business, and will play a key role on the One Mars Canada Forum

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 13+ years of progressive HR experience including 7-8 years’ experience in a supervisory position. Experience with MNC or global corporation with ability to translate global programs into locally suitable solutions.
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field
• Preferred qualification: Master/ Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field
• Comprehensive experience in development and implementation of strategic initiatives through to execution while acting as an employee champion and change agent
• 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 written communication

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Business Leadership – Partner with the GM to establish short and long term goals to drive business success, provide leadership to the business while maintaining strategic alignment of the people agenda with the business strategy, and ensuring associate advocacy
• Talent & Organizational Health – Gain alignment on the people agenda and developing talent while driving associate engagement; understand the ‘pulse’ of the business in order to strengthen the health of the organization and ensure “fit for purpose” organization design with the right people in the right roles
• Unit Effectiveness – Drive efficiency across the P&O operating model by: facilitating the adoption of Mars signature programs, offering strategic guidance to unit specific projects, providing P&O support to units directly and / or through Business Partners, interfacing with the business units and corporate teams, and communicating emerging business needs to CoEs
• Enabling Operations – Guide, support, and position Mars Associate Services and Line Managers to most effectively and efficiently serve Mars associates
• Adhere to applicable Quality and Food Safety Policies and Quality Management System requirements to ensure compliance to MARS standards.
• Demonstrate a quality culture in actions, words and spirit
• Other duties as assigned

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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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.