Senior Manager - HR JBBDCo

Suntory Global Spirits; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking an experienced HR leader to guide labor strategy across multi-site operations in Ohio. You will spearhead collective bargaining efforts, partner with executives to build leadership pipelines, and drive HR programs that enhance performance, engagement, and organizational culture.

Strong communication and data-driven decision making are essential. You will collaborate with People Solutions and plant leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years HR experience in a unionized environment or multi-site operation.
• Experience leading labor negotiations and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor strategy and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Partner with leadership to develop future leaders through succession planning.
• Coach managers on HR policies and processes and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive HR initiatives including performance, merit, and engagement programs.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and workforce development.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Contract negotiations

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Microsoft Office

AI platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI platforms

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?

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into one of the world's leading premium spirits companies where each employee is trusted with a legacy. With our greatest assets - our brands and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Opportunity to work for a great company with an opportunity to advance your career
• Work with the Leadership Team to improve the overall success of the plant.
• Be a part of a transformation of the bourbon industry and help drive and sustain efficiency.
• Ability to empower people to provide a quality product to our consumers.
• As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory is inspiring human connections. Inspired by our parent company Suntory's 'Yatte Minahare!' spirit of dreaming big, our objective is to be the world's most admired and fastest growing premium spirits company.

with our 'Growing for Good' vision, we're driving growth through quality craftsmanship, consumer connections and the entrepreneurial spirit that built Beam over more than two

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.