People Advisory Partner - São Paulo/SP

Job Description :

About us:

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the function:

Human Resources is about growing talent, working as one team and creating the conditions for people to thrive. Every day, the team helps bring our purpose and behaviours to life across Diageo.

From attracting talent to developing careers, this team plays a central role in building a culture where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow. They work closely with teams across the business, bringing insight, care and commercial understanding to everything they do.

You’ll help create an environment where different perspectives are valued and where people can learn new skills and thrive, unlocking potential across a truly global organisation.

About the Role

As a People Advisory Partner, you will play a key role in enabling Diageo's evolving people operating model across Brazil. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing practical guidance, coaching and support on people matters while building manager capability and fostering greater ownership of people decisions.

This role combines advisory, coaching and operational execution responsibilities. You will help leaders navigate employee matters, performance conversations, development opportunities and organizational changes while promoting consistent application of Diageo's policies and people practices.

Success in this role requires a passion for developing leaders, navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders at all levels and contributing to an environment where managers are empowered to lead their teams effectively.

Key Accountabilities

Manager Advisory & Capability Building

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers across Brazil, providing practical and timely guidance on employee and team-related matters.

• Coach leaders to strengthen their people leadership skills and build confidence in managing day-to-day employee situations.

• Support managers in developing greater autonomy and accountability for people decisions.

• Facilitate learning opportunities, guidance and capability-building initiatives that help leaders grow and succeed.

Performance, Development & Employee Experience

• Provide coaching and guidance on performance management processes, including performance improvement plans (PIPs), feedback conversations and development planning.

• Support managers in creating positive employee experiences and driving effective team performance.

• Identify common leadership challenges and help shape solutions that improve manager effectiveness.

Policy Guidance & Risk Management

• Apply Diageo policies consistently and pragmatically, helping managers navigate complex people situations while balancing employee experience, business needs and risk.

• Provide clear recommendations and challenge decisions when required to ensure alignment with company values, policies and best practices.

• Escalate sensitive or high-risk matters appropriately and partner with specialist teams when needed.

Operational Excellence & Case Management

• Manage employee cases within defined levels of complexity, ensuring timely resolution, appropriate documentation and a high standard of support.

• Partner closely with HR colleagues, Centres of Excellence and specialist teams to deliver seamless people solutions.

• Ensure a responsive, high-quality service experience for leaders and employees.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the implementation and evolution of Diageo's people operating model.

• Help shape and establish new ways of working, supporting leaders through periods of change and transformation.

• Use insights and feedback from leaders and employees to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced manager capability.

Key Capabilities

• Coaching & Influencing: Build trusted relationships quickly and effectively influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization, from frontline managers to senior leaders.

• Manager Capability Development: Passion for helping leaders grow, learn and become more effective people managers through coaching, education and practical support.

• HR Advisory & Employee Experience: Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes, performance management practices and HR policies, with the ability to provide balanced and pragmatic advice.

• Change Agility & Resilience: Comfortable operating in evolving environments, adapting to changing priorities and helping others navigate ambiguity and transformation.

• Judgement & Courage: Able to make sound decisions, challenge constructively when needed and balance commercial needs with employee experience and policy compliance.

• Execution Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering responsive, high-quality support.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Advisory, People Partnering, Employee Experience, HR Consulting, Employee Relations or related people-facing HR roles.

• Experience coaching and influencing leaders on performance management, employee development and complex people situations.

• Strong track record of building manager capability and supporting leaders through change.

• Experience managing employee cases involving performance, conduct, absence, workplace concerns and other employee matters.

• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments where adaptability and resilience are essential.

• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies, with the ability to apply them in a practical and business-focused way.

• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and influencing decisions without direct authority is highly desirable.

• Advanced English required, with the ability to confidently advise managers, manage sensitive employee matters, and communicate complex HR topics clearly and effectively in a business environment.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Sao Paulo

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-10-22