Senior HR Business Partner

YOUR CHALLENGE

Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and leaders of the Italian Organization, providing timely coaching and guidance while ensuring smooth coordination with the shared service center and benefits vendors. You will also take ownership of compliance and engagement activities to support the integrity of HR operations and continuous nurturing of our culture.

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional with 7+ years of experience supporting managers and Primos through coaching and HR guidance.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong interpersonal skills, and can effectively collaborate with shared service centers and external vendors.

Your solid understanding of HR policies, payroll processes, and compliance requirements, including SOX audits, enables you to contribute confidently to the team's success.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Act as a trusted point of contact for line & business managers, providing day-to-day HR support, coaching, and guidance on Primo matters including performance, development, employee relations, and team effectiveness at all stages of the employee experience cycle.
• Assist in implementing HR initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and HR plans.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and comply with relevant employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Embed new processes and ensure high quality service delivery in operations and administration
• Collaborate and engage with the wider HR and business community to provide a responsive, consistent and forward-thinking HR service
• Provide accurate and timely monthly payroll input to the Shared Service Center (BES)
• Support talent & succession review cycles, providing tools, communication, and guidance to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Support the identification of training needs and coordinate to implement development initiatives for Primos and teams connected to business priorities and targets.
• Ensure fair compensation packages to ensure internal equity and external relevance.
• Assist in the delivery of organizational change programs by supporting communication, transition activities, and manager readiness.
• Drive Primo engagement activities, team-building initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building efforts across the organization to energize, excite and engage employees.
• Take charge of audits related to HR processes, coordinating audit activities, gathering documentation, addressing audit queries, and ensuring controls are in place and effective.
• Act as the primary contact for external benefits vendors, managing relationships, supporting Primos with benefit queries, and ensuring smooth delivery of services.
• Ensure an HR function which delivers best in class service to employees
• Oversee resourcing plan and strategy, driving diversity and inclusion in all talent activities
• Manage and deliver best in class inductions and onboarding activities across the team
• Support in recruitment processes in partnership with BES and the Line Manager
• Preparing legal documents such as hiring letters, and changes of contracts. Tracking of probation, temporary staff dates, and managing sickness, maternity leave, holidays, time & attendance, among others
• Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date and accurate
• Promote and embed Bacardi values in all aspects of the People agenda

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• +7 years of experience working on HR related field position and ideally in a multinational environment
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; HR certifications a plus.
• Strong influencing and communications skills to effectively partner with managers and Primos at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical abilities to interpret and summarize HR data.
• Sound business judgment, analytical skills, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Native Italian, Fluent in English

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• 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. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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.

• 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

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

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.