People Excellence Partner

YOU

We are on the lookout for a People Excellence Partner/HR Officer for our Stockley Park offices on a 1-year maternity FTC. As our PEP you will deliver efficient, consistent and high-quality HR services for excellent employee experience together with strong ER experience. The People Partner is a customer-facing HR role responsible for providing partnering & operational support in different disciplines across the HR function. This is a hybrid position working two days a week in the office.

YOUR R0LE

• Provide HR support and expertise to the business, answering and giving guidance to employee and manager questions about HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items
• Provide point of contact and support for people managers for those based in manufacturing sites
• Provide expertise, guidance and coaching to customers for complex and sensitive questions or support needs
• Lead ER/IR cases for standard cases and provide ER/IR support to P&C BPs as required for complex cases
• Advise on performance management issues, and lead investigations
• Where appropriate, provide career guidance and coaching to individuals and managers
• Assist HR Leaders with planning and roll-out of HR programs and initiatives
• Provides support on general People services processes like supporting interviews (where local presence is necessary) and involuntary separation
• Act as the liaison between Global/Regional People Excellence team and customers

WHAT YOU BRING

• Solid understanding and working knowledge of broad HR functional areas, compliance regulations and business processes in market
• ER and understanding of local laws for generalists dealing with such queries with strong people partnering skills
• Strong technical acumen, including Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors experience a plus)
• Excellent written and spoken language skills with an ability to understand employee queries and interact with different stakeholder in HR and business
• Strong organizational, time management skills
• High level of initiative taking and ability to function autonomously

ABOUT US

Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. The continuous success and growth of each individual makes Growing for Good possible. We believe in moving forward boldly, together. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spanning 53 acres, our factory employs more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily; they craft exceptional drinks, and they fuel our Growth

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.