HR Business Partner, Pernod Ricard
Bottling & Blending
4 days a week in office (Clondalkin, Dublin)
Wine and spirit seller
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Wine and spirit seller
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
4 days a week in office (Clondalkin, Dublin)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the magic of human connection by bringing Good Times from a Good Place.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires an agile HR professional who is adept at managing ambiguity, adapting quickly to evolving priorities, and providing strategic guidance during transformation
- Key attributes include expertise in change management (ideally with a represented workforce) the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, proven credibility as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees
- Proven track record within HR / People centric roles, including minimum of 3 years partnering with leadership teams, ideally in a fast paced operational / manufacturing environment
- Experience managing local change programmes including restructuring and workforce planning
- Demonstrated experience in both Industrial and employee relations with working knowledge of Irish employment law
- Experience using HRIS platforms to manage people centric campaigns (Reward, Performance, Talent) with a level of comfort with reporting tools, excel, and BI dashboards
- Experience driving culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives
- Exposure to, and passion for, talent management, succession planning, and capability development
What the job involves
- Reporting Line: HR Director Ireland with accountability to Site Director
- Direct reports: 1 People Partner
- This 1 Year Fixed Term Contract HR Business Partner role is a pivotal on‑site position within the Irish Distillers Bottling and Blending operations in Clondalkin, Dublin
- Reporting to the HR Director of Irish Distillers and working closely with the Site Director, you will act as the HR lead for a fast paced operations environment
- Supporting a workforce of c.140 employees, you will partner directly with the site leadership team to drive transformation, engagement, and organisational effectiveness
- This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the local people agenda while collaborating with a wider HR community across Ireland and with Pernod Ricard colleagues in the UK
- With one direct report, you will combine strategic insight with hands‑on delivery across change, talent, performance, and employee and industrial relations
- As the local HR lead, support the Site Director in the implementation of operational and behavioural change
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of positive, constructive relationships with employee groups as the local owner of IR agenda, along with the Site Director
- Working with the UK Bottling & Blending HR Team co-define the People Strategy for a newly integrated B&B function
- Coach leaders on effective goalsetting, feedback, and performance conversations
- Support calibration processes to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with organisational standards
- Drive the annual talent review process, ensuring robust succession planning and identification of highpotential employees
- Support leaders in building strong talent pipelines for critical roles
- Reinvigorate employee engagement through the development of a listening strategy supported by our quarterly pulse surveys and 2 way comms
- Support leaders in navigating workplace issues, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policy
- Assist in the resolution of disputes, grievances, and negotiations in a fair and timely manner
- Lead quarterly workforce planning cycles, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy
- Support annual budgeting by providing data and insights into headcount, labour spend, overtime, and productivity drivers
- Partner with Finance and Operations to monitor actual labour costs against plan and recommend adjustments
Application process
- End Date: April 15, 2026
Our take
Pernod Ricard is the French-founded, global wine and spirits group. Currently sitting as number two worldwide, the company has a clear goal to become the leader of its sector. Amongst its broad portfolio of brands includes Absolut, Beefeater, Jameson, Jacob’s Creek and Malibu.
Founded in 1975, the company has found international success with consistent growth across multiple markets. The company’s model has shifted to best accommodate this expansion, becoming a decentralised group. While the global organisation operates from Paris, this HQ respects the operational autonomy of its affiliates across the globe, meaning local customers’ needs are not only met but anticipated for maximum effect.
Pernod Ricard has plans to invest in anticipated growth categories. It has been active in portfolio management with Sovereign Brands, Código 1530 and Nocheluna, and has been reinforcing these partnerships to strengthen its US market exposure. This supports the further enhancement of its consumer-centric portfolio development, positioning it for continued success.
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Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
L'Europe, Paris, France
Leadership
Alexandre Ricard
(Chairman & CEO)Is the grandson to Pernod Ricard founder, Paul Ricard. Perviously served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO for Pernod Ricard. Experience as Member of the Board of Directors for L'Oréal, M&A Consultant for Morgan Stanley, and Strategy Consultant in Accenture.
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