HR Manager - UK Supply in Glasgow

The UK Supply Centre is responsible for the production and supply of Bacardi’s Scotch Whisky and Gin, including DEWAR’S®, ABERFELDY® and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®. The Manager role provides the lead role in supporting the UK Supply’s people initiatives including employee engagement, sourcing talent, succession planning and talent management, learning and development, employee relations, values and culture, union relationships, organisational review and design, performance management, HR systems, and compensation and benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads local HR Team of HRBPs to deliver Supply Chain People Plan, with focus on local deployment and execution.
• Leads the development and deployment of HR programmes covering the key global HR pillars.
• Acts as UK HQ site lead for all HR related matters.
• Contributes to strategy development through the provision of HR solutions that demonstrate added value.
• This role would be responsible for a team of HR Business Partners that cover 8 sites across UK Supply from Spirit Supply, Manufacturing, SQS, Innovation and the various support functions.

HR Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching and counselling in the areas of policy interpretation and review, staffing, compensation & benefits, conflict resolution, performance management, engagement, recruitment, onboarding, talent development and succession planning.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, training and retention.
• Drive/influence the Leadership Team and its primos to make positive behaviour changes throughout the organization for optimal impact as it relates to the overall BEST10 goals and strategy.
• Provide HR Support for employee relations issues e.g. performance management, attendance & timekeeping, discipline & grievance.
• Lead communication and partnership with Union and Union representatives.

Organisational Capability

• Support design and ensure implementation of organizational changes aligned with talent strategy.
• Drive Building Capabilities programmes in line with global and local people strategy and plans.

Talent Development and Acquisition

• Lead implementation of Global talent strategy, including diversity initiatives.
• Build succession pipeline for critical roles.
• Coach and educate managers on the talent development methodology and development resources available.
• Facilitate training sessions and career development workshops.
• Recruit and integrate high quality candidates according to business needs, lead-time and recruitment cost targets.

Compensation and Benefits

• Collaborate with Global Compensation and Benefits Team to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures.
• Lead the Governance, Administration and Communication of the UK Benefits programs, ensuring employee understanding and satisfaction.

People Practices and Systems

• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures in terms of conduct, mobility, compensation & benefits, internal & external recruitment, onboarding, development, training, etc.
• Effectively partner with global and local SMEs.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations to reduce risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed/required.
• Maintain HR systems (WorkDay), ensure data is kept up to date and correct and provide relevant analysis and reports as required.
• Partner with BES (Bacardi Excellence Services) to execute system changes.

Employee Engagement

• Monitor employee engagement level, support implementation of action plans to drive engagement.

SKILLS

• Experience in comparable position in FMCG company; spirit or beverage industry preferred.
• Experience working with unionized or operational environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.
• Experience with talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and immigration.
• Proven experience motivating and supporting HR programs across the business.
• Experience partnering, managing, and influencing multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of UK Employment Laws, and knowledge.
• Strong drive for results with positive, transparent and ethical leadership style.
• Handles ambiguity with comfort, is resourceful, solution-oriented and has a growth mindset.
• A self-starter, who works well with autonomy and can prioritize with sound judgement.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ability to work independently under pressure and to work on own initiative.
• Results-oriented: Demonstrates commitment, determination, motivation, energy and accountability.
• Facilitates team working, supports and encourages others.
• Effective collaborator and communicator with Bacardi.
• Good team facilitator with ability to work with other functions.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become.
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others.
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with.
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package.
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community).
• Retirement/Pension Plan.

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies.

Additional Benefits

The benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.