Pernod Ricard is a leader in the global spirits industry with an annual turnover of €10bn. The UK is the second biggest spirits market in the world and one of the biggest wine markets.
We are a truly convivial and entrepreneurial company with premium drinks at the heart of the business. We have an enviable portfolio of brands, being the only supplier covering all spirits categories. In imported whiskey we have Jameson Irish whisky, in scotch we have Chivas Regal, the Glenlivet and a range of other single malts. We have the widest portfolio of gins available from a single supplier, Malfy, Beefeater, Monkey 47 and Plymouth. In rum we have Havana Club, Malibu and Lambs. In Cognac we have Martell. Uniquely we also have a champagne offer in Mumm and Perrier Jouet.
About the team
The Human Resources team believe that blending performance and ‘Convivialite’ is the distinctive way to work together, the unique Pernod Ricard way. Within Pernod Ricard, in the UK, we welcome diversity and differences and thrive on the excitement and challenges of continuously growing and adapting our business. It is HR’s role to create the working environment that allows us to succeed in this challenge.
HR collaborate with the business and our key stakeholders to find high-calibre people and help them excel. HR develop our talented employees in every corner of the business, and equip them with the right personal, professional and practical skills to anticipate, and respond to, the challenges that the future will throw at us.
About your role
The Senior HR Business Partner, is a key player in aligning our strategic HR and business objectives with leadership teams across key strategic business functions. This role requires a close working partnership with the HR Centres of Excellence (CoE) to deliver cohesive, industry leading and high impact HR services and support to the business. Key responsibilities include;
Strategic HR Planning
- Develop, shape, and implement HR strategies that align with business and functional goals.
- Partner with multiple business Leadership teams to influence and drive our HR People Strategy.
- Work with global HQ teams to deliver key initiatives, including team structures and senior talent plans
Talent Management
- Work with global teams to oversee functional talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
- Implement and manage effective and robust functional succession plans, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline to future proof our business.
Employee Relations
- Act as an escalation point for complex people relations cases.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, local labour laws, risk management and cultural norms.
Performance Management
- Manage and grow our performance management systems and processes, utilising tools, and frameworks.
- Align our performance metrics with affiliate and function objectives.
Transformation & Change Management
- Drive organisational development and change initiatives in conjunction with HQ and Leadership teams
- Drive local and global transformation projects and initiatives in line with people priorities and business strategy.
Financial & Data Analytics
- Utilise HR data and analytics to inform critical strategic decisions.
- Determine and manage headcount forecasting and budgets aligned to business plans and strategy
Leadership
- Work closely with and mentor the People Partners to deliver a comprehensive operational HR service tailored to business needs.
- Share functional and industry best practices and insights across the HR community
Diversity and Inclusion
- Build, promote and manage diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Proactively build knowledge and understanding of the global D&I strategy, enablers and priorities.
Key Relationships
You will report to the Head of HR Business Partnering and will work closely with the Heads of CoE HR directors, People Partners and the broader HR function to deliver high impact and highly efficient people priorities and processes.
You will build trusted relationships with the Business Function Directors and their leadership teams, along with other key business stakeholders.
You will also cultivate productive business relationships with industry and function experts and to maintain visibility of sector developments and best practices.
What you need
Growth Mindset: Forward thinking, embodying a vision that translates into inspiring strategies. Thrives in a complex and changing world deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Deliver Through Collaboration: Achieves results while balancing rigorous planning and flexible transversal collaboration. Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Consumer Centric: Develops consumer intimacy with a focus of technology to innovate and create more value for the consumer and Pernod Ricard.
Bold and Agile: Decisive and courageous even in the face of difficult and complex situations and always learns from past experiences. Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said in a respectful way.
Open and Authentic: Role Models who instil trust, engage teams by giving and receiving feedback and constantly fostering open dialogue.
Grow Diverse Teams: Leverages and values diversity of profiles to build empowered teams and develops talents creating a sense of belonging in an environment that promotes Pernod Ricard values.
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Target Hire Date:
2026-06-01Target End Date:
