We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics , a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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The Target Pay Range for this position is $103,000 - $130,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Job Purpose/Overview
The P&O Business Partner serves as the primary P&O partner for an assigned population of leaders and Associates. The P&O Business Partner is responsible for deploying and executing the People Strategy within their assigned scope. As a trusted business partner, they coach and develop leaders on people practices while serving as a trusted advocate for Associates, fostering our SDx Culture in alignment with the Mars Five Principles. The P&O Business Partner collaborates closely with other P&O teams to bring the People Strategy to life and provide effective support to both Leaders and Associates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and change management
Drive the adoption of People & Organization (P&O) signature processes by training, coaching, and supporting leaders and associates on performance management, talent development, and culture initiatives (I.e: PDP, MAS, Culture etc.)
Partner closely when needed with the COE teams (eg Talent, I&D, L&D, Culture, TA) to drive key signature programs and deploy consistent practices across client groups
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business priorities, departmental strategies, objectives, and people initiatives.
Analyze workforce metrics (turnover, productivity, time-to-fill, performance reviews, engagement, and participation rates) to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend data-driven solutions
Support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management strategies
Partner with client groups to identify training needs and support development planning, collaborating with L&D to source and provide the necessary growth resources
Establish a highly approachable and visible P&O presence that serves as a trusted advocate and strategic partner for both associates and business leaders. Actively champion a culture of open communication, ensuring that associates feel heard, valued, and supported, while aligning people practices with business objectives
Foster an inclusive and engaged workplace by addressing employee concerns and promoting a culture of belonging
Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to leaders on performance management, employee development, and P&O best practices
Identify and address associate relations concerns; directly resolve routine or less complex matters, and partner closely with the Associate Relations team to ensure the swift and thorough investigation of complex cases
Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR regulations while minimizing organizational risk.
Support end-to-end recruitment activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition, including talent acquisition planning, hiring governance, offer approvals, and onboarding. May help identify interview panels and/or participate in interviews to ensure talent selection aligns with organizational goals.
Oversee HR documentation and employee lifecycle processes, including hires,…