People & Culture Trainee

ABOUT YOU

You are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for People & Culture. You are eager to learn and develop your skills in various areas, including change management, diversity and inclusion, talent identification, talent acquisition, and internal communication. You have excellent communication and organizational skills, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges to support the growth and success of our team.

THE JOB

As a Trainee in the People & Culture team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of tasks and projects. You will support the development and implementation of our People strategy, including benchmarking, monitoring indicators, and coordinating communication actions. You will also assist gathering KPIs and drafting technical reports, that will drive our agenda.

In addition, you will be involved in the talent identification process, creating support materials for people analytics, and participating in training sessions for managers.

You will support both the hard and soft aspects of talent acquisition, from selection processes to employer branding projects on LinkedIn. Your role will also include assisting with internal job postings, inclusive recruitment, and participating in events and presentations at schools and business schools.

Furthermore, you will contribute to internal communication tasks, such as organizing events, preparing communication templates, and coordinating microtasks with other areas. You will also participate in communication projects, including shadowing for learning and attending alignment meetings with markets for initiatives like Pride Month, Green Week, Yellow Storm, and SunnyStars.

US WE

Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry, with a rich history dating back to 1899. We are renowned for our alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including whisky, beer and soft drinks. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands Lucozade, Ribena, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily, they craft exceptional drinks and they fuel our Growth.  

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

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. Together, we can craft our future together and make tomorrow better than today.  

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUCCED ON THE ROLE

• You are studying a Master’s degree in any related field with People & Culture, Communications or MBA
• Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships and align stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to drive actions through the team without formal authority.
• Strong focus on delivery and results, with high levels of motivation and energy.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Passionate about FMCG industry is a plus

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.