People Partner

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory is seeking an HR professional to deliver hands-on HR support, partnership and expertise to employees and people managers in the Uxbridge area. You will lead employee relations, advise on performance management and help rollout HR programs.

Ideal candidates will have broad HR experience, strong coaching skills, familiarity with local employment laws, and proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of broad HR functional areas, compliance, and local business processes.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and familiarity with local employment laws.
• Excellent partnering, coaching, and advisory skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred).
• Experience in a customer-facing HR role within manufacturing or beverage industry.
• Previous exposure to global/regional HR program roll-outs.
• Additional HR certifications or advanced training.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and expertise to employees and people managers regarding HR programs, policies, and related matters.
• Offer career guidance and coaching to individuals and people managers to support their development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and support for people managers within the assigned location.
• Lead employee relations cases for standard issues and support complex investigations as needed.
• Advise on performance management issues and lead investigations when required.
• Support HR leaders in planning and rolling out HR programs and initiatives.
• Assist with interviews and managing involuntary separations.
• Act as liaison between Global/Regional People Excellence team and local employees and managers.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Coaching

Policy and compliance

HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is to deliver a high-quality, consistent and efficient employee experience by providing hands-on HR support, partnership, and expertise to employees and people managers

What You'll Do

Provide HR support and expertise to employees and people managers regarding HR programs, policies, and related matters.

Offer career guidance and coaching to individuals and people managers to support their development.

Serve as the primary point of contact and support for people managers within the assigned location.

Lead employee relations (ER) cases for standard issues and provide support for complex cases as needed.

Advise on performance management issues and lead investigations when required.

Support HR leaders in planning and rolling out HR programs and initiatives.

Assist with general People services processes such as supporting interviews and managing involuntary separations.

Act as liaison between the Global/Regional People Excellence team and local employees and managers.

What\'s in it for you

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

What You need to be successful

Solid understanding of broad HR functional areas, compliance, and local business processes

Strong employee relations knowledge and familiarity with local employment laws

Excellent partnering, coaching, and advisory skills

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, self-starter attitude, and ability to work autonomously

Experience in a customer-facing HR role within manufacturing or beverage industry

Previous exposure to global/regional HR program roll-outs

Additional HR certifications or advanced training

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.