Senior Manager - HR JBBDCo

Suntory Global Spirits; Clermont (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits in Clermont, KY seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead people strategy and operations for our Clermont and Booker Noe plant operations and the Outpost visitors center. You will partner with plant leadership to align workforce priorities with business goals and foster a safe, inclusive, high-performing workplace.

As trusted advisor to managers and employees, you will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, development, workforce planning, performance management,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of human resources experience.
• Contract negotiation experience in a lead role.
• At least 5 years of experience in a union environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including previous management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with multi-site operation/teams.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, principles, and successful implementation as they relate to HR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI platforms.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor strategy and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Partner with the leadership team to build future leaders through robust succession and development planning.
• Subject matter expert on policy interpretation and execution.
• Lead organizational development and change management.
• Drive HR initiatives and programs, including performance, merit, and engagement programs.
• Collaborate on building the diversity and inclusion agenda and support education, participation, and involvement.
• Facilitate the Lean Manufacturing journey by leading the TRACC Teamwork Pillar.
• Support leaders in continuously building engagement and company culture among employee groups.
• Coach managers and employees on HR policies and processes, recommending solutions aligned with HR strategic direction.
• Ensure a robust communications plan is in place and uses effective communication channels.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers and other team members, with a focus on service.
• Accurately and positively represent the organization’s culture and values.
• Partner with other HR functions, such as People Solutions, to identify, develop, and deliver projects aligned with business objectives.
• Work with plant staff to improve organizational effectiveness, including active participation in Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Conduct investigations and provide solutions to plant issues.
• Identify capability and competency needs and training requirements for plant and salaried employees.
• Build strong onboarding program for site to acclimate new leaders.
• Manage data input for job changes, promotions, benefits, related updates, and organizational chart changes.
• Manage special projects and additional responsibilities, as needed

Skills

HR leadership

Union experience

People analytics

Communication skills

Multi-site operations

Negotiation

Lean HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI platforms

Job description

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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 Senior HR Manager will lead the people strategy and HR operations for Jim Beam, our largest brand, supporting the Clermont and Booker Noe plants and the Outpost visitors center. As a member of the site leadership team, this role will partner with operational leaders to align workforce priorities with business goals and foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace across manufacturing and visitor experiences.
This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, overseeing employee relations, talent acquisition and development, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organizational change. The Senior HR Manager will strengthen leadership capability, support employee engagement, and promote consistent HR practices and compliance.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead labor strategy and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Partner with the leadership team to build future leaders through robust succession and development planning.
• Subject matter expert on policy interpretation and execution.
• Lead organizational development and change management.
• Drive HR initiatives and programs, including performance, merit, and engagement programs.
• Collaborate on building the diversity and inclusion agenda and support education, participation, and involvement.
• Facilitate the Lean Manufacturing journey by leading the TRACC Teamwork Pillar.
• Support leaders in continuously building engagement and company culture among employee groups.
• Coach managers and employees on HR policies and processes, recommending solutions aligned with HR strategic direction.
• Ensure a robust communications plan is in place and uses effective communication channels.
• Build strong relationships with internal managers and other team members, with a focus on service.
• Accurately and positively represent the organization’s culture and values.
• Partner with other HR functions, such as People Solutions, to identify, develop, and deliver projects aligned with business objectives.
• Work with plant staff to improve organizational effectiveness, including active participation in Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Conduct investigations and provide solutions to plant issues.
• Identify capability and competency needs and training requirements for plant and salaried employees.
• Build strong onboarding program for site to acclimate new leaders.
• Manage data input for job changes, promotions, benefits, related updates, and organizational chart changes.
• Manage special projects and additional responsibilities, as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of human resources experience.
• Contract negotiation experience in a lead role.
• At least 5 years of experience in a union environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including previous management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with multi-site operation/teams.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, principles, and successful implementation as they relate to HR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI platforms.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and provide recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources preferred.

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.