People Partner

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

As our People Partner you will deliver efficient, consistent and high-quality on-site HR services for excellent employee experience.  The People Partner is a customer-facing HR role responsible for providing partnering & operational support in different disciplines across the HR function

What You'll Do

Provide HR support and expertise to the business, answering and giving guidance to employee and manager questions about HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items

Provide point of contact and support for people managers for those based in manufacturing sites

Provide expertise, guidance and coaching to customers for complex and sensitive questions or support needs 

Lead ER/IR cases for standard cases and provide ER/IR support to P&C BPs as required for complex cases

Advise on performance management issues, and lead investigations

Where appropriate, provide career guidance and coaching to individuals and managers

Assist HR Leaders with planning and roll-out of HR programs and initiatives

Provides support on general People services processes like supporting interviews (where local presence is necessary) and involuntary separation

Act as the liaison between Global/Regional People Excellence team and customers

Employee Engagement

Turnover rate

Customer satisfaction rate

Data integrity

Success rate of conflict resolution and legal issues 

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

Solid understanding and working knowledge of broad HR functional areas, compliance regulations and business processes in market

ER and understanding of local laws for generalists dealing with such queries with strong people partnering skills

Strong technical acumen, including Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors experience a plus)

Excellent written and spoken language skills with an ability to understand employee queries and interact with different stakeholder in HR and business

Strong organizational, time management skills

High level of initiative taking and ability to function autonomously

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.