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Diageo HR Business Partner Supply & Corporate Functions in Sydney, Australia
Job Description :
Who are we?
From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum, Ello and Mr Black, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.
What will your role be?
As a HR Business Partner with Supply& Corporate functions, you will strategically leverage all pillars of HR and partner leaders across end-to-end Supply and Corporate Functions (Finance, Legal & Corporate Relations) through the lens of People & Culture to achieve our ambition. Deliver strong business partnership aligned to the organisation’s strategic vision, support and develop our people and drive enterprise-impact through diverse projects.
In this role, you’ll report to People& Culture Director, AU& NZ and work with supported functions, and matrixed partner with COEs (Talent Engagement, Rewards, L&D, OE, I&D) and offshore People Services (First point), to lead decisions across leadership, organisation effectiveness, capability and culture within global and local principles and market policy framework.
Situated in Sydney head office, this role manages multiple sites with hybrid ways of working, with infrequent travel to Bundaberg Distillery and Queensland.
What does this role look like for you?
People & Performance: uplift in leadership/manager capability, delivery of performance cycle milestones and quality outcomes.
Talent & Development: improved bench strength and succession coverage for critical roles; targeted development and progression of our people.
Organisation Effectiveness & Productivity: improvements in productivity and overheads within supported functions (with mixed work arrangement), ensure correct structure and simplification of ways‑of‑working.
Inclusion & Diversity: progress on diversity across the organisation, pipelines, promotion parity and inclusion outcomes.
ER/IR & Compliance: assistance in case resolution, reduction in repeat issues, constructive union engagement and successful EBA outcomes with consistent policy application.
What you will bring to table?
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner operating with senior leadership teams. Broad generalist capabilities across key HR pillars.
Experience partnering Supply/manufacturing environments is an advantage.
Demonstrated and strong understanding of the Australian labour law environment, able to manage ER/IR matters independently. EBA exposure is an advantage.
Comfort with enterprise HR systems and analytics (e.g., Workday, LMS, Power BI).
Why Join Us?
Experience competitive perks, flexible work options, and become part of a diverse team that celebrates global success. At Diageo, we craft products that are central to celebrations worldwide. Our vibrant culture reflects this spirit as we work flexibly around life commitments while continuously striving for growth!
Commitment To Inclusion & Diversity
Diageo champions diversity as a catalyst for innovation. We actively promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI communities, and other diverse groups. We ensure inclusivity through reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Sydney HQ
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-03-18
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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