Head of HR Business Partnering (2 years FTC)

Pernod Ricard; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in London seeks a Head of HR Business Partnering. You will oversee HR strategies, lead a team of HR Business Partners, and drive employee engagement in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will have strategic HR experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days annual holiday

Employee discounts

Flexible working options

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience driving effectiveness within an HR business partnering team.
• Strong track record in people leadership and development.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and influence change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners.
• Drive employee engagement and cultural initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies.
• Provide coaching and support on performance management.
• Analyze HR metrics for decision-making.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence on HR management.
• Support organizational transformation efforts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capability

People leadership

Organizational skills

Change management

Collaboration

Job description

Head of HR Business Partnering (2 years FTC)

Your Manager : Ann-Marie Kilcline HR Director PRUK / HRBPs UK

Team

Human Resources

Location

Location : Chiswick London. We operate a hybrid working approach which allows you to manage your time between home and office.

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19000 employees globally. We own 16 of the worlds top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries including : Absolut vodka Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater Malfy and Monkey 47 gins Malibu liqueur Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

In the UK

Here in the UK

In the UK Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses :

• Pernod Ricard UK which markets sells and distributes our products in the UK
• Chivas Brothers the largest brand company in the Group responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail the global and EMEA home of the groups duty free air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2000 employees in the UK headquartered in London in a brand-new office designed with sustainability conviviality and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position works across all the UK businesses. Our diverse passionate employees have been creating conviviality since 2001 bringing our premium brands and unforgettable experiences to the UK. As the worlds 2nd largest spirits market the UK is a key location for our company.

Your unique contribution

As a Head of HR Business Partnering you will be a key player in aligning our strategic HR and business objectives with leadership teams across multiple local and global affiliates and functions within the UK HR One team. Your key responsibilities include :

• Team Leadership : Lead and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners (HRBPs and Senior HRBPs) and People Partners and one Intern who engages with business leaders to consistently address talent needs and organisational challenges.
• Employee Engagement : Drive employee engagement and cultural initiatives empowering (Senior) HRBPs and People Partners to enhance the overall employee experience within the organisation driving one approach where possible.
• HR Strategy : Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that align with business goals providing guidance to (Senior) HRBPs and People Partners in their interactions with business leaders.
• Coaching & Support : Provide coaching and support on performance management talent development and succession planning to ensure effective HR practices across the organisation.
• HR Metrics : Analyse HR metrics to inform decision-making processes and drive continuous improvement in HR initiatives and programs.
• Diversity & Inclusion : Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives ensuring that HRBPs and Advisors promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Collaboration : Proactive and Positive collaborating with Centres of Excellence to align HR initiatives with business objectives fostering a cohesive approach to HR management.
• Change Management : Drive change management initiatives and support organisational transformation efforts to adapt to evolving business environments.
• Monitoring & Reporting : Monitor and report on HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and inform ongoing improvements.

Who youll be working with

Internally youll work with the UK HRD integrated UK CoE HRD Heads of HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) and Head of HRSS to deliver cohesive industry leading and high impact HR services and support to the business.

Externally your contacts will be with industry and function experts and to maintain visibility of sector developments and best practices.

Your blend of talent

Internally ...

This position could be right for you if you :

• Have experience driving effectiveness performance & value within an HR business partnering team
• Have high strategic thinking and analytical capability
• Have strong people leadership and development capability & track record
• Are highly organised & able to operate at pace
• Are comfortable managing ambiguity and creating order out of complexity
• Are adept at influencing and driving change both within HR and the business
• Are highly collaborative both across different HR teams and with stakeholders in the business

Our mix of benefits

For your health we offer private medical insurance critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.

Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days annual holiday your employee pension share incentive plan family care season ticket loans free mortgage advice payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar employee-run networks a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality : the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! Its our way of being and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

Were committed to conviviality and with this youll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. Youll be Empowered to Perform supported to succeed and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care : we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We're committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as Créateurs de Convivialité.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiences and achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As Créateurs de convivialité we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore all are welcome at Pernod Ricard regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business we work together with industry members civil society governments local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.