Women of the Vine & Spirits · 2 weeks ago
Manager, People Business Partner, American Whiskeys
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expWomen of the Vine & Spirits, part of Pernod Ricard USA, is seeking a People Business Partner to translate business strategy into impactful people initiatives across multiple distillery sites. This role involves partnering with site leaders to enhance workforce engagement and organizational agility while leading core HR processes and providing data-driven insights to improve employee experience.
Food & Beverages
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)
Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources Business Partner experience in a manufacturing environment
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
Preferred
6+ years of Human Resources management experience preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources or Business is a plus
Benefits
Professional development
Internal career mobility
Commitment to making exceptional products
Giving back to our communities
Honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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