Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the France growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry? We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner ! You will be based at The Docks, our office in Marseille.
As a Senior HR Business Partner reporting into the HR Director, you will be a strategic partner to business leaders, driving people and organizational performance in line with our business strategy. You will coach managers and employees to foster a high-performance, development-focused culture while contributing to key HR transformation initiatives and reinforcing our company culture across France.
You will work closely with HR Centers of Expertise (Talent & Learning, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment, etc.) and business stakeholders to deliver impactful HR solutions, support change, and develop future-ready organizations.
Your key missions:
Strategic Partnership with Business Leaders
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers to support business performance through effective people management and organizational design.
Challenge and advise on organizational structures, skills needs, and strategic workforce planning.
Contribute to job grading, workforce discussions, and future budget planning.
Drive the HR Cycle
Partner with the business on all phases of the HR cycle (performance, talent, development, merit).
Train and support managers and employees on HR processes and tools (including Workday).
Ensure data accuracy and KPI tracking to support talent and performance management.
Lead Change and Talent Processes
Support organizational changes, new ways of working, and business transformations.
Partner with Centers of Excellence on recruitment, talent management, training, and compensation initiatives.
Drive a high-performance culture through performance management, succession planning, and development programs.
Employee Support & Development
Support employees throughout their lifecycle: onboarding, career development, performance reviews, performance improvement plans and exits.
Promote a feedback culture based on openness, trust, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching and leadership feedback using company leadership attributes.
Promote Company Culture & Employer Brand
Ensure the employee experience reflects our company culture at every stage of the journey.
Contribute to employer branding initiatives, partnerships, and EVP activation in France.
Support Sustainability & Responsibility initiatives, especially those focused on valuing people.
Champion transversal HR topics
Consolidate Talent & Performance calibrations & Strategic Talent Review for Pernod Ricard France.
Key contributor on key HR topics, ie. D&I Champion
Proactively suggests and manages HR projects to drive continuous improvement following iSay results.
If you recognized yourself in the description below, don't wait to apply !
Master’s degree
5+ years in a HR Business Partner role partnering with senior stakeholders
FMCG background and international experience are a plus
Fluent in French & English
Key Competencies
Strategic HR partnership (recruitment, performance, talent, succession, workforce planning)
Change management experience
Strong knowledge of labour law, learning and development cycles
Experience with company-wide HR tools and processes
Soft Skills
Excellent senior stakeholder management and influencing abilities
Business-oriented mindset
Creative, strategic thinker with an “out-of-the-box” approach
Passion for developing others
Wait, there’s more…
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-04-01Target End Date:
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
