HRBP Lead Commercial

At Suntory, our purpose is to inspire the brilliance of life by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature.

As a global leader in consumer goods, we're home to some of the world's most loved brands and an ambitious team of people who are passionate about making a difference. We believe that business success starts with great people, which is why our People & Culture function plays a critical role in shaping the future of our organisation. 

We're looking for a strategic and commercially-minded People & Culture leader to partner with our Commercial Function across Iberia during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

You're a trusted HR advisor who combines strong business acumen with a passion for people.

You thrive in fast-paced, complex environments where you can influence senior leaders, drive organisational change and create people strategies that enable business success. You enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and know how to build credibility across all levels of an organisation.

You are:

✅ A strategic People Partner with strong commercial awareness

✅ Experienced in leading change and organisational transformation

✅ A trusted advisor who can influence and challenge senior stakeholders

✅ Passionate about employee engagement, talent and culture

✅ Skilled at navigating complex employee relations matters

✅ Data-driven and comfortable turning insights into action

✅ Collaborative, resilient and solutions-focused

As People & Culture Business Partner for the Commercial Function, you'll be the key People leader supporting one of the most strategically important areas of the Iberia business.

Partnering closely with Commercial Leadership, you'll shape and implement the people strategy that supports business objectives, organisational effectiveness and long-term growth.

A key priority for this role will be supporting the implementation and consolidation of our new Commercial Model over the next 18 months, ensuring our leaders and teams are equipped with the capabilities, mindset and engagement needed to succeed. 

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence business decisions, lead transformation initiatives and directly impact the experience of approximately 500 employees across Iberia.

🤝 Partner Commercial Leaders to Drive Business Success

• Act as the trusted People & Culture advisor to the Commercial Leadership Team.
• Translate business priorities into impactful people strategies and actions.
• Provide strategic guidance on organisation design, talent, culture and workforce planning.
• Influence leadership decisions that support sustainable business growth.

🚀 Lead Transformation & Change

• Drive the people agenda for the implementation and consolidation of the new Commercial Model.
• Lead change management initiatives that support business transformation.
• Ensure leaders and employees are engaged, prepared and empowered throughout change journeys.
• Foster adoption of new ways of working across the Commercial Function. 

🌟 Build Talent & Capability

• Identify future capability requirements and support workforce development strategies.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen succession planning and talent pipelines.
• Drive initiatives that enhance performance, growth and organisational effectiveness.
• Support the development of future leaders across the Commercial Function.

👥 Champion Employee Experience & Culture

• Lead initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention and inclusion.
• Foster a high-performing and collaborative culture aligned with Suntory values.
• Partner with leaders to create an environment where people can thrive.
• Support teams through periods of change while maintaining strong employee experience outcomes.

⚖️ Manage Complex People Matters

• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations issues with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment practices and people risk.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and relevant employment regulations.
• Support leaders in making informed and balanced people decisions. 

📊 Use Data to Drive Better Decisions

• Leverage people data and insights to identify trends and opportunities.
• Translate analytics into practical business recommendations.
• Monitor key people metrics including engagement, retention and organisational effectiveness.
• Use evidence-based approaches to influence business outcomes.

Essential

🎓 Significant experience in HR Business Partnering within complex organisations

🤝 Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities

📈 Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategy to commercial outcomes

🔄 Proven experience leading change management and transformation initiatives

⚖️ Deep expertise in employee relations and complex people matters

📊 Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making

👥 Experience partnering with senior leaders and leadership teams

🌍 Fluency in English and Spanish

🚀 Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

Nice to Have

⭐ Experience within FMCG, Beverage or Consumer Goods industries

⭐ Exposure to large-scale organisational transformation programmes

⭐ Knowledge of Iberian employment legislation and labour relations

⭐ Advanced HR qualifications or certifications

⭐ Experience working in regional or international matrix organisations