P&O Director – R&D

Mars

. Serve as a senior strategic partner to executive, global, or regional leadership .

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

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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, inclusion, and belonging. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to drive business growth through effective talent and organizational strategies.

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Strategic Workforce PlanningOrganizational DesignChange ManagementEmployee RelationsHR Business Partnering

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Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsOrganizational DiagnosisTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementCompensation Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationMentoringInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeSPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Veterinary Diagnostic SolutionsHealthcareConsumer GoodsDiversity and InclusionCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior strategic partner to executive, global, or regional leadership
Translate business strategies into People & Organization priorities and plans
Co-create business strategies and drive systemic organizational changes
Lead key transversal P&O activities across the broader enterprise
Champion the Science & Diagnostics culture and Mars Five Principles
Partner with senior leaders 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
Develop long-term strategic workforce planning strategies
Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise to co-design and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives
Lead initiative deployment, coach leaders and associates, and own success metrics
Use workforce analytics, external benchmarks, and internal metrics to generate insights and measure ROI of people programs
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 decisions conform to employment laws, policies, and ethical standards
Ensure organization and talent changes are documented in systems including letters, Workday, and job descriptions
Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports where applicable
Mentor T2 P&O Business Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree
10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience
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
Strong typing ability
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior-level HR certification strongly preferred

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