Director, Human Resources

Bacardi; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Retirement/Pension Plan

Medical and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Inclusive leave policies

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking a Human Resources Director in Miami, Florida. The role involves collaborating with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, driving talent management, and supporting organizational development. Candidates must have over 10 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong understanding of U.S. Labor Laws. Bacardi offers a competitive pay package, comprehensive benefits, and a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR experience, preferably supporting large matrix teams.
• Proven track record in building relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong drive for results with a positive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies.
• Monitor employee engagement levels and implement action plans.
• Recruit high-quality candidates according to business needs.

Skills

HR experience

Talent management

Succession planning

Employee relations

People management

U.S. Labor Laws knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applications from agencies will not be accepted and unsolicited CVs will not be paid for. This is a Direct Search led by Bacardi.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As the Human Resources Director (Corporate Functions), you will be responsible for supporting our people strategies for key business areas. Your role will involve partnering with leadership teams across multiple areas to align HR strategies with organizational goals and drive talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.

About You

You are a dynamic, authentic, and agile leader, known for your action‑oriented approach and results‑driven mindset. With a strong background in Human Resources, you have a proven track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders across diverse corporate functions. You are skilled in navigating and managing a matrixed environment, where competing priorities require you to balance time and resources effectively. You will be based in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, training, and retention.
• Support design and ensure implementation of organizational changes aligned with role model organizations and talent strategy.
• Monitor employee engagement level and support implementation of action plans to drive engagement.
• Conduct and lead talent review processes to ensure succession pipeline for critical roles.
• Support line managers in creation and implementation of development plans for identified populations (e.g., top/rising talent).
• Recruit and integrate high‑quality candidates according to business needs, lead‑time and recruitment cost targets.
• Drive and advocate for Global Reflections strategies and plans in all of our primary activities.
• Drive building capabilities programs for the team(s) in line with people strategy and plans.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required.
• Drive/influence the leadership team and its primos to make positive behaviours changes throughout the organization for optimal impact as it relates to the overall BEST10 goals and strategy.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures in terms of conduct, mobility, compensation & benefits, internal & external recruitment, onboarding, development, training, etc.
• Maintain HR systems (primarily Workday), ensure data is kept up to date and correct, and provide relevant analysis and reports as required.

Skills

• 10+ years HR experience, preferably with experience supporting large matrix teams and senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and immigration.
• People management experience.
• Proven experience motivating and supporting HR programs across the business.
• Experience partnering, managing, and influencing multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Labor Laws and knowledge of other country labor laws (e.g., UK, Bermuda).
• Strong drive for results with a positive, transparent and ethical leadership style.
• Handles ambiguity with comfort, is resourceful, solution‑oriented and has a growth mindset.
• A self‑starter who works well with autonomy and can prioritize with sound judgement.

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 deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. 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 (e.g., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• 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 by region, market, function or brand.