People & Organization Business Partner

About the role

People & Organization (P&O) Business Partner at Mars Snacking in Nairobi will act as a strategic co‑pilot to the Plant Director and the Factory Management Team, steering people and culture agenda across factory operations. You will champion the Mars Five Principles, embed talent and capability roadmaps, and drive supply excellence work systems to enable high‑performing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑pilot with the Plant Director and Factory Management Team to drive business results, organisational design and workforce planning across the Nairobi site.
• Lead the People Pillar in Mars Supply Excellence Work Systems, partnering with Education & Training to build functional competencies, deliver coaching and embed continuous‑improvement behaviours.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Centres of Excellence to attract top talent, shape talent pipelines and implement Mars Leadership Competency roadmaps.
• Serve as an Associate Advocate and culture champion, overseeing associate relations, advising line managers on complex P&O matters and leading recognition programmes.
• Manage factory P&O metrics, overheads and budget allocation within the site P&L while ensuring alignment with Mars Signature processes and governance standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Progressive HR experience as an HR Generalist or P&O Business Partner, preferably in manufacturing, supply chain or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and HR practices; experience in employee relations, union engagement and CBA negotiations is an advantage.
• Proven track record in talent management, organisational change, capability building and coaching leadership teams.
• Collaborative mindset with strong business acumen, stakeholder management and problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by the Five Principles.
• Purpose‑driven environment focused on building a better future.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
• Industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.