P&O Director, Commercial – Temporary, 12 Months

Mars

. Serve as a senior strategic partner to executive, global, or regional leadership, translating business strategies into People & Organization priorities and plans.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and change management while fostering a high-performance culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to align people strategies with business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness.

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Strategic Workforce PlanningOrganizational DesignChange ManagementSenior-Level HR CertificationEmployee Relations

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Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsOrganizational DiagnosisTalent ManagementCompensation PracticesPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionMicrosoft Office ProductsChange Management PlansBusiness Strategy DevelopmentCompliance and Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Strategic MindsetSituational AdaptabilityOrganizational SavvyCourage and Command SkillsEnsures Accountability

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeSPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Veterinary Diagnostic SolutionsHealthcareConsumer GoodsDiversity and InclusionEmployee Relations Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior strategic partner to executive, global, or regional leadership, translating business strategies into People & Organization priorities and plans.
Co-create business strategies, drive systemic organizational changes, and lead key transversal P&O activities across the broader enterprise.
Champion the Science & Diagnostics Culture and Mars Five Principles.
Align organizational design with business objectives and embed the Mars Five Principles and Associate Concept in leadership and people-related decisions.
Partner with senior leaders and serve as a key member of their leadership teams to influence and drive business growth through talent and organizational strategies.
Design and lead complex organizational design initiatives and large-scale change management plans.
Lead high-visibility transversal P&O activities and communities across the organization.
Lead long-term strategic workforce planning, including IVCP, AEP, and staffing models.
Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise to co-design and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives; lead deployment, coach leaders and associates, and own success metrics.
Use workforce analytics, external benchmarks, and internal metrics to generate insights, build business cases, influence priorities, and measure ROI.
Drive a high-performance culture promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Address systemic workplace issues and provide senior-level guidance on employee relations cases.
Oversee compliance and risk mitigation, ensuring leadership decisions conform to employment laws, internal policies, and ethical standards.
Ensure organization and talent changes are documented and reflected in systems including letters, Workday, and job descriptions.
Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports where applicable and mentor T2 P&O Business Partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree.
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior-level HR certification strongly preferred.
10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or directing capacity.
Proven experience successfully partnering with executive or global/regional Leaders.
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent management, talent acquisition etc.
Experience working in a matrixed global environment, preferably within veterinary diagnostic solutions, healthcare, or consumer goods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and strong typing ability.
Strategic Mindset.
Balances Stakeholders.
Situational Adaptability.
Organizational Savvy.
Courage & Command Skills.
Ensures Accountability.
Manages Complexity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
Life Assistance Program
Pet Care Discounts
Remote work based anywhere in the US