Tuition Reimbursement

Each calendar year, PRUSA will reimburse 100% of your cost for tuition, fees and books in a degreed program at an accredited University that advances or develops your career, as follows: $5,000 (undergraduate program) $10,000 (graduate program). All full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate in this program after six months of employment. Certain final grade requirements apply.

Reimbursement Form

What is the Tuition Reimbursement Process?

Before the course:

  1. Complete the form & review the Tuition Reimbursement Policy fully.

  2. Gain all approvals (Manager & People Business Partner).

  3. Send the completed form to NA.HumanResources@pernod-ricard.com.

Upon completion of your course:

  1. Send the completed form to NA.HumanResources@pernod-ricard.com.

  2. Send to NA.HumanResources@pernod-ricard.com passing Grade / Course Completion Certificate (if grades are not provided), receipt of purchasing the course + relevant text books.

  3. Add course Completion to your Workday Profile > Career > Training.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your reimbursement will be processed through payroll within 2 pay periods after receipt of required documentation.

  • No. You must be employed be Pernod Ricard for 6 months to be eligible to participate in Tuition Reimbursement. Courses completed before you join the company will not be reimbursed.

  • WSET Level 1 – We do not cover this under our Tuition Reimbursement program. We offer an “Introduction to Wine” course regularly which has very similar content. WSET Level 1 does not hold as much weight in the field.

    WSET Level 2 & above will be offered through Tuition Reimbursement. These programs take place over a long period of time and are offered in a variety of modalities. To ensure accountability for those employees who wish to complete these certifications they can complete them through Tuition Reimbursement.

  • For USA employees - The first $5,250 of reimbursement is non-taxable and paid via direct deposit through payroll, amounts over that & up to $10,000/calendar year is paid as taxable income per IRS requirements.

  • Add completion of your Course to your Workday Career Profile in the Training section of your profile.

  • For training needed to maintain credentials required for your role you can charge these directly on your Corporate Card and not go through the tuition reimbursement process. You should inform your manager so they are aware of the development you are pursuing. Example. If you need a course to maintain your CPA License, share the course you wish to complete with your manager and put on your Corporate Card and charge to “training”. Explore Continuing Education Credits obtainable through LinkedIn Learning on-demand & free.