As the People & Organization Business Partner, you will be responsible for executing the P&O agenda for the North Africa & Levant Cluster.
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 in the Fifth Settlement.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any field.
- 1-3 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.
