Senior HR Manager Europe

Localisation: Aimargues (30 min from Montpellier in France)

Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)

We are a global organization comprised of dedicated individuals and brands united by a clear purpose. We believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

Royal Canin is committed to transforming the health of cats and dogs through our products and services, embodying the purpose of Mars Petcare: Make a Better World for Pets. We firmly believe that pets contribute significantly to the well-being of humans, making the world a better place.

A key enabler in achieving a significant impact on the health of cats and dogs is the dedication of passionate, purpose-driven Value Chain Operations (VCO) Associates. This vision underpins our Global Talent Ambition: Deliver outstanding Associate experiences that inspire VCO associates to Join, Stay, and Grow.

The People & Organization (P&O) Manager Europe - VCO Operations - is responsible for serving as a strategic talent advisor to the regional VCO business leaders, helping them achieve their objectives through their teams.

What are we looking for?

In this role, you will advance the human capital agenda, cultivate the organizational culture, and implement strategies that foster performance, engagement, and sustainable business growth.

We have identified seven (7) distinct strategies through which you will create value:

1/Shape business strategy

• Partner with VCO and regional business leaders to align the talent agenda with business objectives.

• Provide data-driven talent insights and thought leadership to influence business decisions and drive performance.

• Design and implement regional talent strategies that are aligned with global and regional VCO business goals

• Define and monitor key human capital goals, targets and KPIs, ensuring accountability and transparency across the region.

2/Organizational design & change management

• Ensure regional and site-level organizational design initiatives are aligned with RC global structures and frameworks, maintaining consistency and scalability.

• Strengthen leadership engagement by enhancing visibility and driving activation around Mars Associate Experience priorities across regional and site levels.

• Assess and map critical skills and capability requirements across the region, enabling proactive talent planning and organizational readiness.

3/Shape culture

• Act as a role model and steward of the Mars 5 Principles and Associate Concept

• Coach and support VCO leaders in becoming strong Mars culture ambassadors, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace environment.

• Champion the use of human capital analytics to drive meaningful progress in Engagement, Health and Wellbeing, Responsible Workplace and I&D

4/Talent enablement

• Partner with VCO leaders to lead Succession Planning, Talent Development Reviews, and talent Talk conversations across the region and sites.

• Advocate for and embed Mars talent processes to build a diverse and inclusive associate pipeline within the region.

• Support VCO leaders in identifying current and future human capital needs at the regional and functional levels, ensuring alignment with global talent sourcing strategies where applicable.

5/Co-create solutions within the Mars My-P&O operating model

• Take regional ownership of delivering collective talent priorities, achieving key outcomes, and tracking success metrics.

• Foster strong partnerships with RC P&O COE and My P&O teams within the region to forecast and ensure optimal resourcing for effective execution.

6/Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Influence ,Thought partnership and coaching

• As a key member of the Regional VCO Leadership team, provide strategic thought partnership to influence critical talent and business decisions.

• Contribute to Global or Regional Steering Committees and Working Groups on talent priorities, offering thought leadership, regional insights, and advocacy.

• Drive evidence-based decision-making by leveraging internal and external data and insights.

7/P&O Capability Development

• Lead and manage a team of P&O experts, guiding their performance, growth, and development to ensure alignment with Global VCO Talent Strategies.

• Provide inspirational leadership to drive motivation, a sense of belonging, and engagement within the Regional VCO P&O team.

• Identify and address capability gaps across the Regional VCO P&O teams

• Build and sustain a strong P&O talent pipeline, with a focus on succession planning for key roles, including your own overtime.

To succeed in this role, the individual must build and maintain strong, influential relationships with key internal stakeholders at all levels within the Regional VCO Team, as well as across the wider Mars P&O organization in the region.

A crucial aspect of this role is integrating external talent insights to guide business decisions, demanding a thorough understanding of global trends and dynamics, alongside the ability to assess and mitigate potential business risks.