Junior HR Business Partner

London, England, United Kingdom

7/16/2025

[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.]

YOUR CHALLENGE

Act as a trusted HR partner to managers, providing timely coaching and guidance while ensuring smooth coordination with the shared service center and benefits vendors. You will also take ownership of compliance activities like payroll input and SOX audits to support the integrity of HR operations.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional with 1-3 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 managers, providing day-to-day HR support, coaching, and guidance on Primo matters including performance, development, employee relations, and team effectiveness.
• Assist in implementing HR initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and HR plans.
• Provide first-line support on employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies and escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Advise Primos and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring compliance with Bacardi and legal standards.
• Serve as the key link to the Shared Service Center (BES) for operational HR processes, including recruitment coordination, Primo data, reporting, and benefits administration. Provide accurate and timely monthly payroll input to the Shared Service Center (BES) and ensure service delivery standards are met.
• Support the performance and development review cycle, 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.
• Assist in the delivery of organizational change programs by supporting communication, transition activities, and manager readiness.
• Contribute to Primo engagement activities, team-building initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building efforts across the organization.
• Ensure all HR practices follow internal policies and comply with relevant employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Take charge of SOX compliance 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.
• Maintain regular contact with benefits providers to ensure service quality, resolve issues, and keep internal stakeholders informed of any changes.
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• 1-3 years of experience in HR roles such as business partnering, employee relations, or HR operations, with SSC and payroll exposure preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field; HR certifications a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching 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, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll processes, benefits vendor management, and compliance (including SOX audits).
  
  

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• 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.
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

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.

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
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• 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.