People & Culture Business Partner, USA

at  JTI Japan Tobacco International

We’re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. In fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries.
But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.
That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running.
So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.
Learn more: jti.com
Department: People & Culture
Location: Raleigh, NC
Reporting to: People & Culture Director USA
Role: Permanent

EMPLOYER BRANDING AND TALENT ACQUISITION

• Participate in defining JTI’s Employer Branding strategy and drive opportunities to attract talent and increase external visibility of JTI as employer of Choice (i.e. career fairs & events)
• Guide Line Managers through recruitment activities, by sharing knowledge and providing support, as needed (i.e. on job descriptions, job requisitions, interviews & feedback etc.). This is in coordination with GBS Talent Advisor
• Initiate and run the different steps of the onboarding process, engaging with different stakeholders (i.e. Rewards, GBS, Line Manager etc.), and ensuring proper communication flow
• Implement Make It Bright (MIB) Program in the USA, building JTI brand equity

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented person, with:

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, reflecting a strong People & Culture generalist profile
• Experience in working with GBS on various HR activities (Employee Lifecycle, Talent Attraction, Talent Management)
• Excellent working knowledge of HR systems (i.e. SAP, SuccessFactors)
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with proven experience of cross-functional collaboration
• Experience demonstrating ability to communicate and influence efficiently across the organization
• Proven experience in decision-making and problem-solving
• Fluency in English language
• High integrity and sense of responsibility
• Proven experience of effective working in a culturally diverse environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role serves as a strategic local business partner, providing guidance and support to the different business units in the USA on various People & Culture activities, including Talent Management, Learning & Development, Talent Attraction etc. in addition to handling global projects at local level.
The role also requires being a trusted People & Culture advisor as on P&C topics and enquiries, working closely with the People & Culture Director, and ensuring alignment with company’s objectives and compliance with local laws & regulations.
This role allows to develop a high level of interaction with different stakeholders, a solid exposure to local & regional leadership teams, and an enriching experience in a dynamic environment including Leaf, Ready-Made Cigarettes Manufacturing & Market operations.