People Solutions Specialist - 12-Month Fixed Term

Suntory Global Spirits; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits in the UK & Ireland HR team is seeking a People Solutions Specialist to provide first-line HR support and oversee the employee life cycle for our UK operations.

You will handle inquiries, advise on contracts and policies, coordinate with payroll, and contribute to regional projects, bringing strong English communication, project management, and HR systems experience to a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar HR role.
• Confident written and verbal English communication.
• Professional HR qualification or CIPD accreditation preferred.
• Experience managing projects & processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HR systems (SuccessFactors preferred).
• Experience in a shared service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for employees resolving HR and PS enquiries.
• Independently handle and clarify general inquiries to HR.
• Advise on contracts, policies and procedures.
• Own the employee life cycle and regional PS programs and policies.
• Coordinate with payroll on monthly input and assist HR leadership with regulatory interactions.
• Support HR Business Partners and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain time recording and vacation administration software and HR data management.
• Participate in local and regional projects.

Skills

HR experience

English communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

HR qualification or CIPD accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SuccessFactors

Job description

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

The People Solutions Specialist role is a vital position in the UK and Ireland HR team, where your unique experience and perspective will be needed to provide effective first point of contact and employee life cycle HR support for our business in the UK.

The role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to important projects for the company while developing your skills as a HR professional. You’ll have opportunity to truly influence and improve our processes and leave your mark on Suntory Global Spirits.

Role Responsibilities

• First point of contact for our employees on the resolution of a wide variety of HR and PS enquiries
• Independently handle and clarify general inquiries to the HR department.
• Advise on, interpret and manage contracts, policies and procedures
• Ownership of the employee life cycle, as well a regional PS programs and policies, including contracts, benefits, retirement, on-and offboarding, relocation, etc., working closely with subject matter experts.
• Provide support to our (HR) leadership on appropriate interactions with regulatory bodies.
• General support of HR Business Partners where and when appropriate.
• Challenge the status-quo to continuously improve our PS services.
• Responsibility for time recording and vacation administration software, as well as HR data and HR process management on the relevant platforms
• Partner with our payroll team to coordinate monthly payroll input
• Support on reporting activities for different areas.
• Documenting maintenance of key processes and activities.
• Participation in local and regional projects

Qualifications

• Experience (2+ years) in a similar role in Human Resources
• Confident written and verbal English communication
• Professional qualification in the field of human resources or a related discipline, relevant HR certification / CIPD accreditation preferred
• Experience managing projects & processes
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and HR systems – SuccessFactors preferred
• Experience with a shared service environment preferred

Key Skills and Behaviours

• You are a team player, you are well versed in the HR world, you can make decisions and have a hands-on approach
• You can work well in a dynamic environment and have an eye for detail.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills. Other language skills are considered a bonus. Ideally, you have already had exposure to matrix organizations or a shared service environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer, results and solutions oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of empathy with the ability to build strong relationships

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.