HR Director - NorthWest Europe (Fixed Term)

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Quote from Hiring Manager
“Together, we share a common dedication to demonstrate and ensure there is ‘Nothing Better in the Market.’ If you are looking for a great opportunity to join a company with a unique culture and you share our passion for our amazing spirits brands in a dynamic industry and our passion for People and Culture, check out this opportunity as Human Resources Director for Northwest Europe.”

Meaningful Work From Day One
Join an international HR team and facilitate the execution of business strategies through people and organisational development in one of our largest global markets. In this role, you will ensure that business goals, objectives and initiatives are supported through the execution of HR strategies, policies and procedures. You will also lead and further develop the HR capabilities of the local HR team.

This is a fixed term position, maternity cover till the end of June, 2026.

What You Can Expect

1. Serve as an influential HR leader and strategic business partner for the Managing Director - Northwest Europe and HR Director - Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific with the ability to curate organisation insights and develop into a People and Organisation plan.
2. In partnership with the Northwest Europe Leadership team, lead change confidently and embed best practices whilst demonstrating a strong sense of business acumen.
3. Provide data, insights, ideas, coaching and tools to enable leaders to motivate performance and maximise the talents, contributions and results of their teams.
4. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on a wide range of HR-related topics that include organisational design, performance management, talent attraction and retention, learning and development, inclusion, employee engagement, total rewards and succession planning.
5. Build and maintain strong partnerships across the full People and Communications community in order to support the achievement of the Brown-Forman People & Culture vision and strategic priorities.
6. Partner with the divisional Workforce Planning & Recruiting team to effectively forecast, prepare for and meet the talent needs of the business.
7. Drive high levels of employee engagement and support Northwest Europe in building a #NothingBetterInTheMarket workplace.
8. Lead employee relations investigations when appropriate, coordinating efforts with Legal, Compliance and Audit when necessary; provide recommendations for remediation if required.
9. Manage, coach and develop the local HR Business Partnership team.

What You Bring to the Table

1. Successful track record as an experienced HR leader with sound working knowledge of the UK market and labour law; having previously served on a local leadership team.
2. In-depth HR management experience with demonstrated knowledge of the HR function and processes with a strong understanding of legal ramifications of non-compliance.
3. Consistent evidence of ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and maturity in responding to requests for data, resolving problems and effectively handling confidential information.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Corporate and Region management, as well as employees across functions. Proven ability to influence via great facilitation and coaching.
5. Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
6. Experience working across a global matrixed organisation preferably with Consumer Goods experience.

What Makes You Unique

1. Business fluency in English is a must; any additional language is a plus.
2. Formal education or certifications in HR.
3. Experience working with commercial organisations or field sales teams.

Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Requisition Type: Employee

Management Level: Business Leader

Global Job Level: B1

Number of Openings Available: 1