Division Talent, Leadership Development & Performance Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (29% match). If the code is right — and Mars is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
***Paddington is the preferred location for this role. Applicants from other locations would be considered but not guaranteed***
You will lead the talent and leadership agenda for Pet Nutrition so the division has the leadership capability, succession depth, performance culture and talent deployment needed to deliver growth and transformation priorities. You will translate business strategy into a differentiated talent system that identifies, develops and deploys leaders to create disproportionate value for the division. You will also play a critical talent leadership role in broader Petcare with specific transversal accountabilities.
What are we looking for?
- Deep experience in talent strategy, capability, succession, leadership development, performance management and organisational health
- Experience in digitizing talent systems and embedding data-led talent intelligence
- Business insight and credibility, ideally via HR Business Partner experience
- Experience in a global business supporting large-scale organisational transformation and embedding talent, placement and performance principles through change.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders with evidence-based recommendations and balance immediate business needs with long-term leadership capability.
Talent Strategy
- Own the divisional talent strategy in service of business priorities and growth ambitions, including organisation capabilities, leadership and strategic talent pipelines; ensure the right level of alignment and differentiation to the Petcare Talent strategy
- Coach the Leadership Team to role model desired talent behaviours; balancing short-term business delivery with long-term leadership pipeline health, creating individual accountability with an enterprise mindset and together creating a high performance and development culture across the division.
- Embed a systemic approach that concentrates efforts and investment on the roles and capabilities that create disproportionate value for the division and drives leader capability and accountability.
- Identify critical leadership and value-creating roles; partner with leaders to build sustainable succession pipelines over multiple time horizons with required risk mitigation plans
- Identify high-potential leaders through evidence-based insights; shape divisional approach to creating insightful development plans that accelerate readiness, orchestrating relevant development and career pathways
- Drive talent reviews, calibration processes and strategic deployment decisions across the division (regions and functions).
- In partnership with People Data & Analytics, develop and leverage talent insights (organisational health indicators, performance data, succession strength, leadership pipeline sustainability, talent risk) to inform workforce and leadership decisions
- Design, lead and implement the talent workstream for Division-wide transformation programs
- Anticipate future leadership and capability requirements arising from business strategy and transformation and develop plans to strengthen org readiness
- Own the divisional performance management philosophy and processes; ensure performance systems reinforce the behaviours, accountability and execution discipline required to win.
- Strengthen quality of performance discussions, calibration and differentiation.
- Contribute to the Petcare Talent Strategy and build the right level of alignment and differentiation in the division talent strategy
- 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.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Mars holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.