TALENT ACQUISITION BUSINESS PARTNER - FTC

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

Talent Acquisition Business Partner - 12 month FTC

We are looking to hire an experienced Talent Acquisition Business Partner on a fixed term contract to help Asahi UK meet its key business and talent needs through the sourcing and hiring of high quality, high potential, and high performing talent by:

• Working closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners to build understanding of the internal business needs and operating market.
• In-depth understanding of the internal and external talent scenario.
• Utilising talent acquisition expertise and the knowledge of internal business needs and the external market drivers to deliver an integrated approach to meet current and future talent needs. 
• The role holder will support the following areas alongside one other TABP: Sales & Marketing, Professional Services (Finance, Corporate Affairs, HR), Manufacturing & Supply Chain. 

Key Accountabilities: 

Delivering the business’ Talent needs

• A credible and trusted business partner to senior leaders and their teams within the business area building a robust understanding of their current and future business needs and resourcing requirements. 
• Bring market insight to HR Business Partners to help shape future organisations design, with the ability to use external talent data to influence data driven hiring decisions.
• Working collaboratively with the Talent & Development Manager and HR Business Partners, at developing a robust understanding the internal talent landscape and leveraging this in proactively mapping and mining the external talent market. Thereby providing key insights on current and future capability requirements and market trends to enable effective recruitment of talent for the current and future needs. 
• Support the Talent & Development Manager in the development of the overall Asahi Talent Acquisition strategy. 
• Champion internal mobility across the business, working with other Talent Acquisition Business Partners and HR Business Partners to strengthen succession plans.
• Proactively work with key stakeholders to understand talent resourcing needs, formulating a robust action plan to deliver talent and build a future pipeline of talent for core roles.

Attracting Talent

• Utilise social media (e.g. LinkedIn) and build talent pipelines to develop attraction and support the delivery of diverse talent to fulfil the current and future resourcing needs.
• Be the custodian of the Asahi EVP (Employee Value Proposition), and ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Own all hiring activity across business area, utilising ‘direct hire’ methodology wherever possible to meet the business need, and continuously seek out and apply new talent sourcing strategies
• Partner with the Talent & Development Manager to identify the appropriate use and governance of supplier recruitment agencies for hiring purposes.
• Utilise referrals to identify future talent. 

Driving improved Talent Acquisition capability

• Coach and provide advice to hiring managers on recruitment policies and procedures, best practice selection process, competency frameworks and interview techniques.
• Conduct competency-based interviews with line managers. Keep up to date interview guides.
• Partner with hiring managers on driving diversity and inclusivity in the hiring process, and recognising biases. 
• Keep up-to-date with new recruitment practices and ensure these are incorporated into existing processes where possible.

Deliver on key business critical projects when required

• Take the lead in project ownership, and define the project plan in conjunction with the Talent & Development Manager, and in accordance with the Talent Strategy and Business priorities
• Deliver projects as per plan and track ROI, identifying any process improvement and course correction required
• Support on regional Talent Acquisition projects when required, and attend and actively contribute to the monthly AEI Talent Acquisition Communities of Practice

Systems & Data

• Take accountability for ensuring candidate data integrity within HOPS (SAP Success Factors, ATS system)
• Build reports and dashboards to highlight recruitment metrics and present these insights within HR, to hiring managers and to the wider business.
• Support the drive for continuous improvement in cost saving to the business via the use of direct sourcing, and analysing cost effectiveness of other sourcing strategies.

Experience Required: 

• Previous experience of working in an in-house and/or agency recruitment environment (ideally within FMCG or other fast paced, customer centric business)
• Strong experience of a ‘direct hire’ approach 
• Strong experience of sourcing and screening candidates, leveraging social media
• Knowledge of legislation which impacts on the recruitment process (e.g. right to work requirements)
• Demonstrated experience of identifying and implementing improvements to recruitment processes
• Proven experience of using data to influence recruitment decisions
• Previous experience in implementing & leading DEI initiatives within the business
• Experience in EVP, employee branding in terms of planning and execution

Key Attributes of the Successful Person: 

• Stakeholder management and communication – depth of experience of building strong relationships with a diverse stakeholder group including senior stakeholders.
• Strong people values, ethics, integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality and complete discretion.
• Culturally sensitive as operating across diverse stakeholder groups
• Coaching – experience of coaching leaders and managers 
• Strong ability to plan and prioritise a considerable and varied workload and ensure effective delivery to deadline

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.