HR Business Partner

Job Description:

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.