HR Business Partner

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993 GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design analysis testing certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airbus A320 AgustaWestland AW101 Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing Airbus Lockheed Martin Bell Helicopters Textron BAE Systems Pratt & Whitney Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370 employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking food hub and vending machines.

Were looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the HR team based at our Luton Manufacturing site.
The Site HRBP will support Site Operations goals strategies and to identify opportunities to increase organisational effectiveness and productivity. Reporting the HR Manager the Human Resources Business Partner carries out responsibilities in the following areas: employment law and right to work compliance performance management supporting and championing early careers.

The role will help build positive pro-active relationships with managers across the Luton site and work with them to deliver the plans and priorities within their business area. Additionally the successful candidate will ensure HR Operational activities are effectively deployed and managed supporting HR Projects and initiatives within the business.

Core operational hours are Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:30 and Friday 07:30 to 12:30. Flexibility around working hours can be discussed during the interview process.

Job Responsibilities

Point of escalation for investigation for employee appeals concerns of compliance issues working conditions disciplinary actions employee and applicant appeals discrimination allegations and grievances
Responsible for employment law updates and manage right to work compliance across the site
Support and champion early careers initiatives be point of contact for the site and proactively network and outreach to local schools and colleges
Support employee engagement activities across the site
Participate in developing department goals objectives and systems
Maintain compliance with local employment laws
Support any occupational health issues / workers comp claims or other local return to work / re-integration processes
Conduct various research and/or special projects and prepares reports and summaries
Assist HR department with projects and initiatives as required

What Youll Bring

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes:

Essential:
Experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role providing HR support across a diverse and multi-functional population.
Experience of employment law HR best practices and employee relations
Experience in interpreting HR data and providing insights to support business decisions.
Experience with HR Information Systems
Proven experience in stakeholder management with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels

Desirable:
CIPD qualification (or working towards one).
Experience in industrial relations including working with trade unions and employee representatives.
Experience in inputting payroll data and performing accuracy audits

Were looking for someone who brings a genuine passion for employee engagement wellbeing and diversity inclusion and belonging (DIB) initiatives. Youll have a proactive solutions focused approach to problem-solving paired with excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to tailor messages to suit different audiences. A collaborative mindset is key as is the ability to work effectively within a team and across different functions. Integrity professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality are essential to success in this role.

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
50% off local travel card
Free airport Dart
Free airport parking
Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

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