Job Description:

Royal Canin is continuing the journey to make a Better World for Pets by bringing tangible health benefits through nutrition to cats and dog: today, there is a high need to step change the Talent and Capabilities of the future to achieve our goals. The newly created role of Global Talent & Capability VP for Royal Canin will play a key role in aligning our people priorities with our business growth and transformation.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field

• Preferred qualification: Master/ Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management or related field

• 12 or more years of progressive P&O experience, including 7-8 years in a management / leadership position

• Member of Unit Leadership Team, acting as co-pilot to General Manager in delivering business strategy

• P&O Head or Senior P&O Business Partner experience

• Deep understanding of Mars Inc people philosophy, strategies, policies and practices, and ability to provide guidance in solving business needs

• Proven Line Management and team leadership experience

• Global experience preferred; ability to work across different cultures essential

• Experience of change management - leading transformation agendas including cultural change

• Advanced consulting skills with proven ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders

• Ability to effectively lead through ambiguity; prioritizing business needs with resource

• Comprehensive experience in development and implementation of strategic initiatives through to execution while acting as an Associate Advocate and change agent

• Solid knowledge of global and local policies and practices and understand their application in solving business needs and ability to provide guidance

What will be your key responsibilities?

People & Organisation Strategy

• Lead with data and insights to develop appropriate organizational solutions and people strategies in line with the RC OGSM to drive an unparalleled associate experience
• Identify the necessary capabilities that support the short and long-term needs of the business; aligning and evolving organization design as appropriate, in line with the Five Principles and the Associate Concept
• Develop workforce plans that translate into an actionable Talent strategies
• Champion talent development, driving leadership accountability and developing a diverse and capable talent pipeline complemented with differentiated sourcing strategies
• Create and sustain an inclusive and thriving culture based on the Five Principles and Associate concept and driving Associate engagement

Business Leadership

• Guide the global functional BP together with each of the global functional leadership team to proactively monitor and interpret external market trends to shape the business strategy in line with our purpose and connected to the petcare ecosystem.
• Supervises P&O BPs for Global Corporate Functions (VCO, Legal, S&F, P&O, R&D)
• Act as a trusted coach and credible partner to senior leaders at Royal Canin
• Role model the Five Principles every day; creating a Guardian mindset anchored in ethics, compliance and strong governance

Optimise P&O model

• Drive quality and efficiency across the P&O operating model, enhancing the Associate and Line Manager experience by being the voice of the business, communicating emerging business needs and influencing solutions, tools and programs required.
• Identify where differentiated solutions are required, collaborating, influencing and optimizing the model to meet business needs

P&O function leadership

• Lead and develop a high performing team to drive the Mars and Royal Canin principles culture, goals and objectives through the business
• Create diverse and deep P&O talent pipelines
• Plays a key role supporting one PC ecosystem projects

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.