Factory P&O Business Partner

About the Role

Mars is seeking a Factory P&O Business Partner to join their team in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah. This full-time role is responsible for implementing the People & Organization (P&O) agenda at the King Abdullah Economic City (KEC) site. The P&O Business Partner will serve as the primary contact for associates and line managers, providing daily P&O support and ensuring a consistent and positive associate experience.

Role Context and Objectives

The role drives associate engagement, performance, development, recruitment, onboarding, learning administration, and core people processes. The P&O Business Partner will collaborate closely with site leadership, people managers, and the broader P&O team to execute people initiatives, address associate needs, and support the site's business and people priorities. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, approachable, and organized P&O professional with a passion for people and fostering a positive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive associate engagement initiatives and support action plans to enhance overall associate experience and workplace culture.
• Support performance management, talent development, career planning, and capability-building activities.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job requisitions, interviews, candidate selection, and hiring documentation.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and positive associate experience.
• Support the Learning Management System (LMS), coordinate training activities, and track completion of mandatory learning.
• Provide daily P&O guidance and support to associates and line managers.
• Manage P&O administration, associate records, employment documentation, trackers, and reporting.
• 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.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently at the site while maintaining close connections with 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 effectively follow through on commitments.

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in People & Organization roles.
• Demonstrated ability to drive associate engagement and support people-focused initiatives.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and learning administration.

Company Culture and Development

Mars offers an environment where associates work with diverse and talented individuals, guided by The Five Principles. The company is purpose-driven, focused on building a better future. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.