Head of People

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies, and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.

About your new role...

We're looking for a visionary Head of People & Culture to lead our Corporate Functions across Australia and the Pacific — a community of driven and dedicated employees.

You will partner closely with the VP Public Affairs & Communications, VP CIO, VP Legal & General Counsel, VP Procurement, and VP CFO and you will play a pivotal part in shaping CCEP's business performance, culture, and employee experience. Through strategic leadership, trusted partnership, and a focus on building an inclusive and high-performing environment, the role ensures that Corporate Functions are equipped to deliver on CCEP's priorities and future growth.

• Craft and execute a multi-year people strategy aligned with our global vision and local ambitions.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
• Lead and inspire a team of experienced P&C Business Partners across the region.
• Champion culture, capability, and change, ensuring our people thrive through transformation and growth.

What will you be doing?

• Build and deliver a people strategy that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
• Collaborate globally and regionally to align initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Provide executive coaching and strategic advice to senior leaders.
• Drive workforce planning, leadership development, and organisational change.
• Lead workforce optimisation and labour cost benchmarking programs.
• Partner with Centres of Expertise to shape and deploy impactful people initiatives.
• Navigate complex employee relations and industrial relations matters with confidence and care.

Let's talk about you

• 10+ years in senior People & Culture leadership roles.
• Proven experience partnering with executive teams in complex environments.
• Deep knowledge and experience partnering in Corporate Functions.
• Strong grasp of employment law and industrial relations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• A data-driven mindset and a passion for people and performance.
• A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).

What's in it for you?

This is your opportunity to lead at scale, influence globally, and make a real difference in the lives of thousands of employees. You'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity — and you'll help shape the future of work in one of the most exciting industries in the world.

• Working with one of the world's most recognisable brands.
• Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends (including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin, Monster, and more).
• Access to our corporate benefits including Fitness Passport & discounts with our many diverse customers including Microsoft, Lenovo, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder.
• Free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helpline as part of our commitment to well-being.
• Unlimited drinks onsite.

Why choose us for your next role?

We have an amazing culture at CCEP, to find out more make sure you check out the people stories on our website.

Applications close on Friday 26th September, 2025

Please be aware: This job posting may close earlier than the advertised date if we receive a strong pool of candidates. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we are always refreshing the way we work and becoming a more inclusive, diverse and equitable company. It's important to us that you have the best recruitment experience possible, therefore, please let us know what support we can put in place for you in terms of any accessibility adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Coca-Cola Europacific is committed to the health and safety of all employees and to equal employment opportunity for all employees to ensure that our employees have a safe work environment that is also free of discrimination and harassment.

This role will be subject to our standard pre-employment checks, which includes employment references, working rights and/or medical check, background checks, dependent on role.