P&O Director, Commercial – Temporary, 12 Months

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as a senior strategic collaborator with executive, global, or regional leadership, converting business strategies into People & Organization priorities and plans.

• Collaborate in the development of business strategies, facilitate systemic organizational transformations, and spearhead essential transversal P&O initiatives across the wider enterprise.

• Advocate for the Science & Diagnostics Culture alongside the Mars Five Principles.

• Align organizational structure with business goals and integrate the Mars Five Principles and Associate Concept into leadership and people-oriented decisions.

• Partner with senior leaders and play a pivotal role on their leadership teams to influence and drive business growth through talent and organizational strategies.

• Design and execute intricate organizational design projects and extensive change management plans.

• Oversee high-visibility transversal P&O initiatives and communities throughout the organization.

• Direct long-term strategic workforce planning, encompassing IVCP, AEP, and staffing models.

• Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise to co-create and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives; lead implementation, coach leaders and associates, and take ownership of success metrics.

• Utilize workforce analytics, external benchmarks, and internal metrics to derive insights, build business cases, influence priorities, and evaluate ROI.

• Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Address systemic workplace challenges and offer senior-level guidance on employee relations matters.

• Ensure compliance and risk mitigation, making certain that leadership decisions adhere to employment laws, internal policies, and ethical standards.

• Guarantee that organizational and talent changes are documented and accurately reflected in systems such as letters, Workday, and job descriptions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports when applicable, and provide mentorship to T2 P&O Business Partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree.

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or an equivalent senior-level HR certification is strongly preferred.

• 10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or directing role.

• Demonstrated success in partnering with executive or global/regional leaders.

• Comprehensive knowledge of various human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent management, and talent acquisition.

• Experience in a matrixed global environment, ideally within veterinary diagnostic solutions, healthcare, or consumer goods.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with strong typing skills.

• Strategic mindset.

• Ability to balance stakeholders.

• Situational adaptability.

• Organizational savvy.

• Courage and command skills.

• Ensures accountability.

• Manages complexity.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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 options available anywhere in the US