Senior People & Culture Business Partner

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania!

The Opportunity

Based in our stunning new Head Office in the heart of Sydney CBD, this newly created role of Senior People & Culture Business Partner is a trusted advisor to our executive and leadership teams across our Digital & IT, Finance and Procurement functions.  You will provide both operational and strategic guidance on all People-related matters and will lead key initiatives to support the delivery of our mid-term plan, including transformational change agendas and driving a high-performing culture.  

Reporting to an HR Director, this is a senior role in our Oceania People & Culture team, a well-established and connected team with global resources that comes with opportunities to grow your career and development as an individual.  We are transforming as a business and you can play a key role in our evolution as we take the beverage industry by storm! 

Key responsibilities include:-

• Accountable for the development and achievement of the People plan and divisional mid-term strategic plans
• Establish and create road maps for divisional change management and organisational change plans
• Coach, mentor and develop Senior Executives on key people priorities
• Building high performance teams and functions including employee engagement strategies and initiatives
• Talent management practices and identification across your functions in partnership with our Talent Management team
• Provide support for more complex ER cases requiring a higher level of HR expertise
• Coach and mentor People Partners in the P&C team to further develop & extend their experience

What's in your toolkit

You will have demonstrated success in partnering at an Executive level within a fast-paced operating environment, with a focus on driving commercial performance.  With proven experience in developing and executing the people strategy for your functions, you will leverage your exceptional relationship building skills and ability to educate and influence at all levels to embed and activate these plans.  As our business is transforming, you will engage your change management capabilities and experience, taking your stakeholders on the journey with you. 

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, colour, 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 endeavour 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.