Senior HRBP

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: WITH THE CONSUMER AT HEART, YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into people priorities, workforce plans and organizational solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on performance management, talent, succession planning, employee engagement, compensation and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead annual people processes including performance reviews, talent reviews, salary planning and workforce planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, balancing business needs, employee experience and risk management.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to monitor workforce planning, headcount, organizational structures and people costs, ensuring effective resource allocation and alignment with business objectives and budget targets.

Employee Relations & Social Dialogue

• Lead relationships with employee representatives, Works Council (CSE) members and trade unions, fostering constructive social dialogue.
• Prepare and lead information and consultation processes in compliance with French labor law.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and the implementation of collective agreements.
• Support organizational changes, restructurings and workforce transformations requiring employee representative consultation.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation, collective agreements and company policies.

Organizational Capability

• Support implementation of organizational changes aligned with business and talent strategies.
• Lead change management initiatives.
• Drive capability-building initiatives aligned with global and local people priorities.
• Coach leaders to build high-performing, engaged and inclusive teams.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Implement talent strategies
• Build succession pipelines for critical roles and key talent populations.
• Support managers in identifying, assessing and developing talent.
• Facilitate leadership development, training and career development initiatives.
• Lead recruitment activities to attract and onboard high-quality talent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Support the design and deployment of competitive and equitable reward programs.
• Drive local compensation review processes and advise leaders on reward decisions.
• Communicate and administer employee benefit programs.

People Practices & Systems

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, processes and governance standards.
• Partner with Centers of Expertise and BES to deliver efficient HR solutions.
• Maintain data integrity within HR systems and leverage people analytics to inform decision-making.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide insights to support business performance and workforce planning.

Workplace Experience, Facilities & Fleet Management

• Lead Facilities and Workplace Management activities to provide a safe, compliant and engaging work environment.
• Oversee company fleet and mobility programs, including vendor management, policy implementation and cost control.

Employee Engagement

• Monitor engagement, culture and organizational health indicators.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Partner with leaders and employee representatives to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Skills & Personal Qualities

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including Business Partnering and Employee Relations responsibilities.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making in a complex matrix environment.
• Strong expertise in French labor law, employee relations and social dialogue.
• Demonstrated experience managing Works Council (CSE) consultations, employee representative relationships and trade union negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead collective bargaining processes and support organizational transformations in a unionized environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into people priorities and organizational solutions.
• Experience leading change management, organizational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support leaders at all levels.
• Proven