People Excellence Advisor

Company description:

Thirsty work happens every day at Frucor Suntory - we are the distributor of some of New Zealand and Australia's most popular beverage brands after all.

We are committed to leading positive change in the trans-Tasman beverage market, driving innovation while protecting resources and nurturing communities. With over 1,000 employees across New Zealand and Australia and part of a larger network of around 40,000 employees within leading global beverage and food company Suntory, we are guided by the shared philosophy ‘in harmony with people and nature' to ensure corporate responsibility and sustainability.

Job description:

As a leading beverage manufacturer in the Oceania market, Frucor Suntory has a rich 60-year history, growing from a local juice company to a trans-Tasman beverage leader, known for its iconic range of drinks including V Energy and Suntory BOSS Coffee.

With our partners at Beam Suntory, we're embarking on a new chapter of growth to become Suntory Oceania, a new multi-beverage powerhouse across Australia and New Zealand -underpinned by our diverse talent, market-leading brands, quality craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

With an inspiring growth trajectory ahead, there has never been a better time to join the Suntory family. From 2025 in Australia and 2026 in New Zealand, we will own local manufacturing, sales, and distribution for our full portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, we will offer a unique portfolio of over 40 market-leading brands - powered by two local manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians.

Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

We are looking for a People Excellence Advisor to join us on a fixed-term basis, until June 2025- to support our growth to become Suntory Oceania. The People Excellence Advisor is the ‘face of the People and Culture', an integral member of the team as first point of contact for all people matters over ANZ. You will provide high quality operational HR advice, covering engagement, policy and procedures. This role manages all employee lifecycle coordination, allowing you to excel by bringing your personal flare and superb customer service skills to the role. You're able to support the achievement of business goals, while having a real impact on our employee experience and culture.

There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with projects focussed on process improvements, and we'd love to hear your fresh ideas. If you have a passion for employment relations, you can collaborate with our People Excellence Partners to grow your skills in this area.

To enable you to hit the ground running in this role, you will have:

• Prior experience in a generalist HR role
• Excellent customer service mind-set
• Immaculate attention to detail and organisational skills
• A passion for deep-diving into understanding systems and processes
• A proactive strategy mindset with the ability to source solutions independently
• Robust communication skills
• The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• The ability to adapt and be flexible/agile in your approach as we embark on our transformation journey toward Suntory Oceania
• Intellectual curiosity, complimented with the courage to challenge and question for a better outcome

Working in the Suntory Group family isn't a job, it's a career. We're incredibly proud of our vibrant and diverse culture and our people, who set us apart from the rest. As part of the Suntory Group, our learning and development opportunities are hard to beat, and our career pathways have global reach.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer flexible working arrangements, a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our People & Culture team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

When we're not in market with our customers or working flexibly from home, you can find us at our modern offices in North Strathfield, with onsite parking and complimentary fridges stocked full of our iconic beverages to keep you energised (BOSS Coffee or ‘V' anyone?)!

At Suntory we recognise that all life experiences equate to innovation. We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, ages, life stages, all sexualities and all genders to apply to join the Suntory family.

Being involved in a transformational journey of this size don't come along very often, so if you're looking for your career-defining role, click apply to submit your CV & cover letter. Applications close end of day Friday 3rd May.

If you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process to enable you to put your best foot forward, please don't hesitate to let us know.