HR Business Partner

Job description

Job Description:

HR Business Partner

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance 

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Newport (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

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Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

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Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

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Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop

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Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

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Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

As an HR Business Partner at AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited, you will be a strategic partner at our Newport site, collaborating with business leaders to align HR initiatives with organisational goals and drive effective talent management strategies.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

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Provide expert HR advice and counsel to assigned business units, including organisational design, workforce planning, and change management.

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Develop and implement HR strategies and programmes that support business objectives, enhance employee engagement, and foster a high-performance culture.

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Lead and manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with company policies and labour laws.

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Partner with the employee relations (SPIR) team to support organisational change projects, including redeployment, M&A activities and TUPE, as required.

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Contribute to a healthy social climate and constructive dialogue with our Social Partners and Employee Relations Committee.

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Partner with talent acquisition to identify staffing needs, attract top talent, and ensure effective on-boarding processes.

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Support employment Outreach activities and recruitment campaigns, including early career assessment centres.

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Collaborate with the Reward team to develop competitive reward strategies and provide guidance on compensation and grading decisions.

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Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.

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Identify training and development needs, and collaborate with the Develop Centre of Expertise to design and deliver effective programmes.

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Analyse HR metrics and data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

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Ensure compliance with all relevant HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

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Undertake and support ad hoc HR projects, as required.

ABOUT YOU

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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g. CIPD) preferred.

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Proven experience as a generalist HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role, preferably within a large, complex organisation.

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Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and HR compliance.

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Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

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Experience of complex employee relations and change projects, including supporting reorganisations, employee mobility and redeployment and TUPE activities is an advantage.

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Experience of supporting end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including early careers assessment centres, is an advantage.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Experience with HRIS systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace is preferred and knowledge of Workday is an advantage.

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Experience of working in the aerospace, defence or technology sectors is an advantage.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
HR Business Partnership

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  emsom@airbus.com .

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