HR Business Partner

active, 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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®.

Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.