People Partner: HR Coach, ER & Programs Lead

Suntory Holdings Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Holdings Limited in Ireland is seeking a People Partner to deliver high-quality HR support and partner closely with employees and people managers. You will drive employee relations, coaching, and performance guidance while backing the rollout of HR programs across the business.

The role requires strong HR knowledge, compliance understanding, and excellent communication. You will thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams.

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).
• 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.

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 (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.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Suntory Holdings Limited in Ireland is seeking a People Partner to deliver high-quality HR support and partner closely with employees and people managers. You will drive employee relations, coaching, and performance guidance while backing the rollout of HR programs across the business.

The role requires strong HR knowledge, compliance understanding, and excellent communication. You will thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams.