Group HR Manager

Air Charter Service; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider is seeking a Senior HR Partner to manage people matters across the UK and Europe. You will support local leadership in employment relations, enhance well-being initiatives, and drive operational excellence in HR. The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales environment and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Additional benefits include holiday entitlement, private healthcare, and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting at 22 days

Onsite gym

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with European employment law, including Working Time regulations is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment relations matters in collaboration with local senior leadership.
• Provide coaching to line managers and board directors.
• Support wellbeing initiatives within the region.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide executive summaries of key trends.
• Develop and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Experience as a senior HR partner within a sales organization

Excellent communication skills

Ability to stay updated on employment law changes

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

The purpose of this position is to be the expert in people matters across the UK and Europe (Almaty, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, France & Germany). You’ll be the go-to person for all people-related matters, ensuring that our culture continues to thrive while also driving operational excellence in HR.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Manage employment relations matters within the scope of local employment legislation in collaboration with local senior leadership.
• Provide coaching to line managers and board directors on people-related matters.
• Attend local board meetings as required to represent HR.
• Support wellbeing initiatives within the region, ensuring issues are escalated appropriately to provide employees with the necessary support.
• Manage the application and renewal of work permits and visas.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide an executive summary of key trends and recommendations.
• Support change management processes, such as during TUPE transfers.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, e.g., on recruitment.
• Participate actively in the Health and Safety Committee.
• Lead ad hoc projects that may be region-specific or have a global impact.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance the value provided by HR to the business.
• Deputise for the HR Director in her absence.

Qualifications include:

• Experience as a senior HR partner within a sales organization.
• Experience with European employment law, including Working Time regulations, is advantageous.
• Possession of CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to stay updated on employment law changes and trends.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Additional benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement starting at 22 days, increasing to 25 days after 1 year of service.
• Onsite gym, canteen with free breakfast and lunches.
• Private healthcare, pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, onsite parking.
• Two charitable days per year.

Diversity and Inclusion

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