ER & People Policy Advisor

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland. For further information, visit www.asahibeer.co.uk

Asahi Europe & International is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. Employing > 12,000 people, Asahi Europe & International is the custodian for leading super premium lager brands Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Asahi Super Dry, plus international Czech lager brands, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. The business has world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets – UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of famous brands. Commercial operations in other parts of Europe, USA, Canada, LatAm, Africa and Asia are served through our global distribution network. With state-of-the-art facilities, some of the best brewers in the world, quality ingredients, and a culture based on innovation and collaboration, Asahi offers the best quality of beer to beer lovers worldwide. More information can be found at www.asahiinternational.com

ER & People Policy Advisor

Woking Based, 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home

Competitive salary and fantastic benefits package, including bonus scheme

About The Role:

This is a brand new role within the HR team, solely focussing on ER & People Policy. Reporting directly into the Head HR Operations & Compensation and Benefits, we’re looking for someone who will take full ownership of our policies and be the main point for ER activity across Asahi UK, including manufacturing sites.

You’ll embed yourself into the organisation to understand our priorities from a commercial, operational and safety critical perspective, supporting business performance and mitigating risk. Your main focus is to be the person behind every case, managing all matters, analysing cases across the organisation and recommending changes to prevent reoccurrence. You’ll build strong relationships with our managers, upskilling on how to handle disciplinary and grievances and supporting colleagues with complex people issues.

With your strong knowledge of employment legislation, you’ll be able to guide the organisation through times of legislative change, updating HR and other impacted parties and developing policies in line with those changes. You will understand how to deliver the company voice through policy documents, making them aligned to our company values and goals. You will be able to scrutinise our current policies, update current policies as well as recommending new ones to the HR Leadership Team for consideration.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who would be able to travel to various sites, including Salisbury, Chiswick and Cornwall, with occasional overnight stays.

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen on seeing candidates who have CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification, who has a strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR policy application. You’ll have demonstratable experience of managing ER cases through to resolution, as well as overseeing sensitive investigations. You’ll have proven experience in reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures. Ideally, you would have come from an FMCG background.

What we can offer you:

• A company culture where people development lies at the heart of what we do
• A company who set ambitious goals for long term growth
• Being part of a company where our brands have global recognition

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.