h3Location – Rome: 50% remote, 50% field-based /h3h3Hours – 40 hours per week /h3h3Job Purpose /h3pThe Area People Partner (PO BP) serves as the primary PO business partner for an Operating unit.
This role aligns people strategies with business needs, champions a culture of well-being, and cultivates a workplace where people flourish and pets thrive.
The position drives operational excellence while offering strategic guidance, supporting leaders and associates across the full employee lifecycle—from onboarding and development to retention and compliance.
This role exists to align people strategies with business goals, drive organizational performance, and enable workforce agility within the area.
/ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliPartner with Operating Unit leadership teams to understand business challenges and develop tailored people solutions.
Support talent management, workforce planning, performance management, succession,



LD initiatives and associate engagement initiatives across the region /liliAdvise on organizational design and change management needs to support business growth and transformation /liliPartner with area and hospital leadership to understand business challenges and provide strategic, people-focused PO support tailored to veterinary practice /liliSupport associate engagement through proactive listening, pulse checks, and action planning /liliLead associate relations, including investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with labour regulations and company policies /liliCollaborate with PO Centers of Excellence and cross-functional teams (Legal, Benefits, Payroll, etc.) to implement policies, resolve associate issues, and drive the overall PO strategy /liliUse people analytics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and inform interventions /liliProvide leadership coaching and facilitate training in people management, compliance, and best practices /liliChampion inclusion and diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with Mars' values

📌 Area P&O Business Partner (Lazio)
🏢 Anicura Italy
📍 Lazio