P&O Business Partner- PrettyLitter bei Mars

Job Description:

PrettyLitter is a cat litter that goes beyond the basics, offering a blend of health monitoring and convenience. Its signature feature is the color-changing crystals that react to changes in your cat’s urine pH, potentially alerting you to early signs of health issues like urinary tract infections or kidney problems. Beyond health monitoring, PrettyLitter prioritizes a cleaner and more pleasant experience for both cats and their humans.

Our commitment to cat health extends beyond litter; we offer a range of complementary products, including cat food, treats, and accessories, creating a holistic approach to feline well-being. We are a team of highly capable, curious, and inclusive people who are eager to roll up our sleeves and work together to tackle or build anything, and we can’t wait for you to join us!

PrettyLitter is seeking an exceptional, dedicated, and forward-thinking People & Organization (P&O) Business Partner who will bring their prior experience to support our growing PrettyLitter team. This hands-on role takes ownership of HR processes, employee development, and talent acquisition. Working closely with the executive team, this role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day people operations, executing all company HR needs, and facilitating our integration into our parent company (Mars) where and when it makes sense. We are looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented leader with a high EQ and a deep understanding of all things human resources.

What are we looking for?

• Must have at least 8-10 years of HR experience in a startup environment

• Hands-on experience with HR administration, org planning, benefit programs, employee development, and federal and state employment regulations

• Exceptional computer literacy and knowledge of the latest HR software tools and technologies

• Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• High level of discretion with sensitive information

• Desire to constantly learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated analytical, strategic, and project management skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field of study

What will be your key responsibilities?

Strategic Partnering

• Drive business results through targeted people strategies, workforce planning, and change management

• Provide expert advice and coaching on leadership, people management, and change leadership while balancing team culture

• Leverage external insights, internal data, and organizational knowledge to proactively shape our People strategy

• Own the integration into our parent company where and when it makes sense

• Ensure the associate voice is captured and integrated into people strategies through regular feedback mechanisms.

Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, and Organizational Design

• Own the end-to-end talent planning process, including succession planning, performance review cycles, and development cycles

• Manage performance review cycle in CultureAmp

• Lead the recruiting process, including developing job descriptions, posting roles, reviewing resumes, calibrating candidates with Hiring Managers, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating subsequent interviews OR working with Talent Acquisition or external recruiters to do the same

• Advise Managers when performance issues arise

• Map critical and core organizational capabilities to align structure with business strategy.

• Develop and execute comprehensive organizational change plans to enhance effectiveness and agility.

Culture, Engagement, & Change Management

• Run engagement Survey and develop action plans

• Keep our remote team connected

• Build meaningful relationships across the organization and represent PrettyLitter as an employer

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a thriving and inclusive workplace.

• Leverage data and people analytics to monitor and drive engagement, inclusion, and culture outcomes.

Administrative Tasks – ensure completion of through self or team or third party

• Run semi-monthly payroll & 401(k) contributions

• Maintain employee files • Onboarding & Offboarding

• Benefits administration • Leave of absence management

• Ensure compliance with changing federal, state, and local employment laws

What can you expect from PrettyLitter?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Flexible vacation

• Generous and personalized wellness stipend

• WeWork access

• Flexibility to work from anywhere with a team that operates on pacific hours

• Team culture building, happy hours, frequent gifts, and prizes

• Charitable donation matching up to $3,000 per year and paid volunteer days

• Opportunities for career development (and a lot of opportunities for growth and learning within PrettyLitter)

• Fully accommodated travel to onsites and fun company retreats

• Free and discounted product

Pretty Litter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. If you are passionate about PrettyLitter’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule).  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.