Mars

VP P&O

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • California • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $218,592 - $273,240 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Sets the strategic direction for all people-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and future growth for Vetsource, in addition to integrating as a business in the Science and Diagnostics (SDx) division of Mars Petcare.
  • Acts as a key member of both the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Vetsource and the SDx P&O leadership team (POLT), leading the design and execution of the strategic HR plan, guiding the overall people strategy within SDx, and adapting and aligning relevant P&O functional roadmaps within Vetsource.
  • Champions a strong, values-driven culture that supports performance, inclusion, and accountability.
  • Provides leadership, governance, and oversight for people practices, policies, systems, and key P&O functional areas (including Total Rewards, HR Operations and HRIS, Payroll, HR Business Partners & Talent Management, Inclusion & Diversity, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development), while providing guidance on complex associate relations issues to mitigate legal concerns and risk.
  • Anticipates workforce trends and risks, translating them into proactive strategies and solutions for effective workforce planning.
  • Oversees people-related financial management, including budget development and monitoring, payroll administration, benefits renewal, and retirement programs.
  • Drives fiscal responsibility with a focus on competitive positioning and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
  • Leads, develops, and empowers the P&O function to operate as a strategic business partner; manages the team's performance, establishes annual goals, and drives engagement by mentoring and motivating the team to achieve positive business outcomes.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent related work experience
  • Senior executive experience partnering with leadership in a complex organization to drive people strategy and lead high-functioning HR professionals
  • Proven ability to influence, advise, and constructively challenge senior leaders and stakeholders through data, facts, and sound analysis, effectively translating business strategy into people strategies and positive business outcomes
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, paired with a high level of integrity, judgment, and strategic perspective.
  • Strong working knowledge of functional HR areas – Total Rewards, HR Operations and HRIS, Payroll, HR Business Partners & Talent Management, Inclusion & Diversity, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development
  • Experience in succession planning, talent development, and building inclusive, high-performing teams
  • Strong experience in risk mitigation and managing sensitive associate relations issues, backed by a deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
  • Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and related software and HR Information Systems
  • Masters degree in related field (Preferred)
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification (Preferred)
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, technology, vet tech, fulfillment & distribution industries (Preferred)
  • Experience in a global dynamic organization, specifically within the Mars ecosystem (Preferred)
  • Experience with transition through mergers and acquisitions (Preferred)
  • Proficiency with Workday (Preferred)
Benefits
  • Competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision*, dental, and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance* and Virtual vet care
  • PTO, Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Volunteer Day
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401k/ RRSP) with employer matching program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible scheduling and remote work where possible
  • The opportunity to join one of our Associate Resource Groups, and fun company events!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
HR strategyTotal RewardsHR OperationsHRISPayrollTalent ManagementInclusion & DiversityTalent AcquisitionLearning & Developmentrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsintegrityjudgmentstrategic perspectiveinfluenceadvisingmentoringteam engagement
Certifications
SPHRSHRM-SCP