HR Business Partner, UK

Bacardi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global spirits company in Greater London is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the UK people agenda, focusing on engagement, culture, and employee relations. The ideal candidate should possess a strong HR background, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information. Responsibilities include leading HR initiatives, coaching on HR policies, and managing recruitment processes. This position offers a competitive compensation package and various benefits, reflecting the commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Package

Retirement/Pension Plan

Medical and Life Insurance

Family-friendly leave policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Human Resources Business Partner capacity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Strong business savvy and judgment to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching in HR policy, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead the Great Place to Work Program to improve engagement.
• Take the lead in employee relations issues and conduct investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytic skills

Organizational abilities

Education

University degree in HR or related function

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi. Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

YOUR CHALLENGE

The HRBP role is key in supporting the UK people agenda, driving engagement and culture, attracting talent and managing employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Trusted partner for UK Primos, providing HR Business Partner support to UK Head Office in Victoria
• Lead the Great Place to Work Program, initiating improvements to drive engagement, belonging and wellbeing for Bacardi UK
• Provide coaching and counselling in the areas of HR policy, compensation & benefits, performance management, engagement, recruitment, onboarding and talent development
• Take the lead in employee relations issues, e.g. Performance Management, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures. Conduct thorough investigations to reduce risk and ensure compliance. Partner with legal counsel may be required
• Be the local recruitment lead, partnering with BES (shared service) who will facilitate the process. Oversee end to end, from role posting, offer coordination to onboarding
• Organise and facilitate the People Development Calendar, inclusive of delivering our Global people programmes
• Promotes best-practice ways of working across HR policies and facilitates the resolution of people-related conflicts and issues; ensures ongoing service excellence through timely issue resolution and execution
• Cultural ambassador, living, breathing and driving our core cultural pillars (Fearless, Founders, Family) and Belonging@Bacardi across all UK sites

About You / Skills & Experience

SKILLS

• University degree in HR or related function preferred
• Demonstrable experience in a Human Resources Business Partner capacity
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with individuals at all levels in the organization
• Strong organizational abilities with impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
• Financial or budget management skills a plus
• Independent thinker, strong business savvy and judgment to make independent decisions
• Aptitude in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with ability to create professional presentations
• Strong analytic skills with ability to pull and synthesize data into meaningful summaries

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become. You are a role model for the 3F’s culture (Fearless, Founders, Family)
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations
• Attention to Detail: You are conscientious and thorough in your approach and comfortable dealing with ambiguity

Leadership Agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a growth and learning mindset; ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for Us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash. The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.