People Partner (Hr Advisor Level)

You

As a People Partner you are passionate about employee experience in the moments that matter. A knowledgeable and confident Human Resource professional, you are looking to take your next step in your career in a generalist HR role where not only will you be the first point of contact for people managers, but you will be empowering and enabling them to lead through a transformation journey. You are not afraid to roll your sleeves up and you are happy to support managers to have the right conversations – no matter how difficult

What's in it for you? 

You will be confidently partnering and supporting our managers at our manufacturing operation through all aspects of day to day leadership using your expertise and knowledge in Human Resources.

In addition you will be part of a significant site transformation which will allow you to stretch your experience even more – we have recently had a new site leader in place and you will get to work with him on his significant people and culture agenda. 

You will be part of a wider People and Culture team that truly partner with the business to drive change in order to ensure we have high performing teams throughout our business. With our “Yatte Minahare” (“Go for it”) mindset you will have the opportunity to work with HR colleagues across the function, locally, regionally and globally

How you add value

- Based in our flagship manufacturing site in Coleford, Gloucestershire, you will be a true HR generalist. 

- With your background in Human Resources, you will play a crucial role in delivering efficient, consistent on site HR Services. 

- As the first point of contact for our leaders you will provide partnering and operational support, guiding employees and managers. 

- You will work closely with the HR Business Partner and People and Culture Director providing Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) support

- You will work with HR Centres of Expertise (Talent, Learning and Talent Acquisition) to support any COE initiatives locally

What you bring

- Solid understanding and working knowledge of broad HR functional areas, compliance regulations, and business processes in the local market

- Expertise in ER and local laws, with strong People Partnering and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within manufacturing or similar would be great. 

- The ability to roll your sleeves up, empowering guiding and enabling managers to have great people conversations – no matter how difficult the conversation 

 - Passion for Change and Transformation and able to hold people to account

- Super organized using the processes or tools we have, but remaining agile

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

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. 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.

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. 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