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Mars UK • Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Senior Business Translator - MGS

Job Description

Job Description:

The People Analytics team at Mars aims to provide a team of technical experts for the delivery of advanced analytics products and solutions within the P&O function. Working in an Agile manner, we provide expertise on building analytics solutions in an efficient, cost-effective, and durable manner. Solutions are focused on the recent launch of the People Analytics Data Lake Ecosystem (PADLE) solution. Hosted in the Azure cloud, this analytics platform supports the secure transformation and processing of Mars People Analytics data.

People Analytics was formed just over five years ago as part of an ambitious journey to transform our P&O analytics capabilities. This involves building foundational services to provide our associates with helpful insights through fast results and resolving complex problems. Building on the momentum gained in the past years, we are creating new and exciting roles to involve the talent and experience that we require.

What are we looking for?

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in advanced analytics and machine learning techniques

  • Proficient in statistical software and hands-on model development (e.g., scorecards, predictive models)

  • Able to translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable business recommendations

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of influencing stakeholders across levels

  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural, cross-functional teams

  • Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and solution development

  • Experience in deploying and monitoring analytics solutions in a real-world business context

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Leading Analytics and Data Science in the P&O (HR function) space for Mars in alignment and connection with global leadership
  • Bring thought leadership in the area of HR and the problems of the future and build analytical solutions aimed at solving those
  • Deliver potent insights and data science that deliver our purpose and unlock new value and benefits across our business.
  • Create a strategy, roadmap for analytics and data science that you manage and deliver with the team
  • Connect with Data teams to drive data priorities, and solution performance.
  • Connect with Translator teams to drive adoption priorities, and solution performance.
  • Connect with broader analytics communities to drive best practices and community cohesion
  • Work with a team of Data Engineers and Data Scientists and be responsible for the overall solution design, development, and deployment.
  • The job requires bringing technical expertise and understanding in analytics, data science and insight to bear in the market. This will demand rapid learning about the data we have, the business needs/challenges and applying expertise in analytics, data science, leadership, and delivery to turn this into an output that has actionable and valuable outcomes for the business.
  • The role will partner with other senior leaders in the P&O teams to co-create the strategy and priorities and deliver them
  • The role will be hands-on to help deliver work directly and to lead projects working across markets
  • The team is very new, small, and nimble. Being self-starting and self-sufficient while also communicating and collaborating effectively within the team and beyond is key

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 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.
  • Best-in-class 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.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • 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.
  • Best-in-class 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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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

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4,000 In the UK

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