About this role
Job Description:
Role Purpose: As the People & Organization Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing the P&O agenda to the MEA Supply. The role will have day-to-day HR partnership across the associate lifecycle while contributing to talent, performance, engagement, organizational effectiveness, and change initiatives. The P&O BP will work closely with site leadership, people managers, and the wider P&O team to implement people initiatives, address associate needs, and support the delivery of the site’s business and people priorities promoting a “one Mars” environment that delivers P&O programs and support for all Associates and Line Managers.
What are we looking for? We are looking for a proactive, approachable, and organized P&O professional who is passionate about people and creates a positive workplace experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently at the site while remaining closely connected to the broader P&O team. They should be able to build trusted relationships with associates and managers, balance operational responsibilities with people-focused initiatives, and follow through effectively on commitments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• A genuine passion for supporting associates and improving their workplace experience. • Agility & resilience working in a matrix organization. • A hands-on HR Experience & Understanding of Associates Life Cycle • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills. • A hands-on, solution-oriented, and proactive approach. • The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism. • Confidence in supporting managers and associates across different P&O processes. • Good judgment and the ability to escalate complex matters appropriately. • Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English. • Comfort working with HR systems, data, and administrative processes. • The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
What will be your key responsibilities?
• Drive associate engagement initiatives and support action plans that improve the overall associate experience and workplace culture. • Drives efficiency across the P&O operating model ensuring adoption of Mars Signature Programs; and enabling operations. • Support performance management, talent development, career planning, and capability-building activities. • Coordinate with Talent acquisition team the recruitment activities needed, including job requisitions, interviews, candidate selection, and hiring documentation. • Coordinate with the Associates Support Services team the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and positive associate experience. • Provide day-to-day P&O guidance and support to associates and line managers. • Coordinate with Payroll, Government Relations, Shared Services, and other teams to resolve associate queries. • Support the implementation of site, local, regional, and global P&O programs and initiatives. • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, local labor requirements, and data-confidentiality standards 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.
What are the Main Qualifications of the role?
• Ability to work on-site at 6th of October Plant and commute. • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any field. • +5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources or a similar people-focused role. • Previous experience supporting employees and managers in a site-based, manufacturing, operational, or fast-paced environment is preferred. • Practical experience in engagement, performance management, learning and development, recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.