North American Distillers ยท 3 days ago
Manager, People Business Partner, American Whiskeys
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expNorth American Distillers (NADL) is where we manufacture our award-winning American Whiskeys and is part of Pernod Ricard, a global premium spirits and wine company. The People Business Partner plays a critical role in translating business strategy into impactful people initiatives across multiple NADL distillery sites, partnering closely with site leaders to enhance workforce engagement and organizational agility.
Wine & Spirits
Responsibilities
Partner with NADL site leaders and the Senior Director, People Business Partner to develop and execute NADL people plans aligned to strategic and operational priorities
Lead core people processes across assigned NADL sites, including performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, employee engagement, reward practices, and culture initiatives
Serve as the organizational development expert for NADL site teams, supporting organizational design, role clarity, team effectiveness, process improvement, and change management initiatives
Coach and advise NADL leaders on employee performance, early intervention, corrective action, and compliance with U.S. employment laws
Champion employee concerns and serve as a visible employee advocate, ensuring issues are appropriately elevated and addressed
Collaborate with NADL Human Resources Centers of Excellence to develop and implement talent attraction, development, compensation, and retention strategies
Maintain a strong on-site presence by regularly visiting NADL locations to listen, advise, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders
Partner with Finance, Operations, and Human Resources to support people-related budgeting, including Cost of Goods planning, ongoing tracking, and recommended adjustments
Lead or support Human Resources and business-facing projects across NADL, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with strong attention to detail and execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (Human Resources preferred); Master's degree in Human Resources or Business is a plus
Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources Business Partner experience in a manufacturing environment; 6+ years of Human Resources management experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to partner with site or operational leaders to deliver people initiatives that improve performance and engagement
Proven experience leading or supporting performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning processes
Experience providing employee relations support, including performance improvement and corrective action
Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with experience using insights to inform people decisions
Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and communicate effectively with leaders and employees at all levels
Benefits
Professional development and internal career mobility
Inclusive and diverse company
Commitment to making exceptional products
Giving back to our communities
Honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment
Company
North American Distillers
North American distillers is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to American whisky.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase