HR Business Partner

Role: HR Business Partner

Rate of Pay: Please apply for further details 

Location: Stevenage - Following a familiarisation period on site this role will be hybrid working averaging three days per week on site – candidates must be able to work on site full time when required

Length of Contract: 12 months - Probable extension after initial contract duration

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, days

Travel: Occasional travel to other UK sites

Responsible for the delivery of a full range of HR services within the framework of the HR strategy. Contribute to the delivery of the ‘Top Company Objectives’ through appropriate and timely HR interventions. Provide support of all aspects of HR process to ensure the successful implementation of HR policies and initiatives within Airbus Defence & Space.

The postholder will be the HRBP across the shop floor/manufacturing parts of the operation – so must bring a strong blend of skills to match the often re-active nature of this role – and enjoy a fast paced environment.

• Provide managers with advice, guidance and direction on HR policies and best practice to ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements.

• Driving the HR cycle for Performance Review, Salary Review, Team Review etc. within business scope.

• Contributing to the company workplace culture through the promotion of our company values.

• Ensuring the application of consequential management in collaboration with our Employee Relations team – plus contribution to a healthy social climate and constructive dialogue with our employees forum.

• Supporting management teams in managing change, particularly bringing focus to the human aspects of change, with the support of Leadership & Culture teams

• Driving people development through both direct action and coaching managers to develop their people and themselves & Coaching and encouraging managers to take action to create and maintain an engaging environment.

• Being the catalyst to drive mobility through knowing the people ready to move and networking for potential opportunities

• Actively participating in Talent Management in collaboration with teams across the business.

• Support managers in disciplinary investigations and grievance hearings with the support of the Employee Relations team as required.

• Deliver training to the business on HR Policies (Capability and Performance, Absence Management) and initiatives (Team Review).

• Monitor absence rates within the business and liaise with managers, Occupational Health and employees to increase attendance in the workplace. Support implementing the Absence Management policy

• Undertake recruitment interviews and Graduate and Apprentice Assessment events (where required) - liaise with Recruitment Partners, line managers and Reward Operations to ensure offers and the on boarding process is delivered to a high standard.

• Production of monthly Data Packs and Reports for management review meetings, format to be agreed locally. Typically a Data Pack includes information on headcount, recruitment, attrition and absence along with monthly HR hot topics such as appraisals or training.

• Assist managers and employees through the redeployment and redundancy process (if required) under the guidance and support of the Employee Relations team.

• Undertake one off HR projects – to drill down into specific areas of interest

· Previous experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.

· Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with ability to interpret legislation together with policy and procedure.

· High level of influencing skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with a diverse client group.

· Conflict management skills, teamwork and strong networking abilities.

· Ability to challenge assumptions and use initiative.

· Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload.

· Ability to innovate, think conceptually and strongly contribute to strategy.

· Well-developed computer literacy skills within a Microsoft Office environment (and / or G-Suite).

· Ability to communicate and build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation

· Negotiation level English

· TUPE / Divestment activity experience

· Project Management and Change Management

Education & Training: Strong experience in a similar role.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday days

Travel: Occasional travel to other UK sites

Extension: Probable extension after initial contract duration

Base of Work: Following a familiarisation period on site this role will be hybrid working averaging three days per week on site – candidates must be able to work on site full time when required

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