HR Advisor

BAE Systems.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an HR Advisor to support HR Managers in implementing the People Plan and providing operational advice. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a solid understanding of employment legislation. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a unionised business.
• Strong relationship management skills to influence change.
• Operational advice on employment and performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Managers in planning People Plan.
• Provide operational advice on employment issues.
• Manage or contribute to HR projects.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing

Employment legislation understanding

Autonomy in delivering results

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: RAF Coningsby

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £50,569

What you'll be doing

• Supporting HR Managers and People Managers in planning and implementing the People Plan within a business or business unit
• Having a good understanding of business and relationship management skills to influence, facilitate and implement change
• Providing operational advice on a range of employment and performance issues and business changes based on business needs, working in collaboration with the appropriate CoE
• Enabling People Manager capability uplift, facilitating/supporting/coaching Managers in execution of people initiatives where necessary
• Investigating and resolving complex 3rd tier generalist type queries requiring business knowledge and face to face handling
• Reviewing business related people data to identify potential implications within the business context and environment and initiating local actions to resolve these as appropriate
• Managing, leading or contributing to HR projects, including management of LCM for small projects or providing resource and support for larger projects as required
• Channelling information to and from the Employee Service Centre and giving guidance to the business on how and where to access appropriate support

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience of operating successfully in a fast-paced manufacturing or project-based organisation
• Experience of operating within a unionised business
• Have a good understanding of employment legislation
• Confident in working autonomously while delivering results

Desirable:

• Manufacturing or Military background
• CIPD qualified or working towards it

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

TyTAN HR Team

Working within the TyTAN HR team, this role provides broad HR support to the business, HRBPs and Line Managers, requiring strong expertise in operationalising, integrating and delivering HR processes, projects and change initiatives.

You'll draw on your extensive HR and business knowledge to investigate, analyse and challenge, offering clear recommendations and solutions that drive the effective deployment and integration of HR initiatives across the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow and evolve, creating opportunities for both personal and professional development. You'll gain valuable exposure to how the wider business operates, working closely with key stakeholders and contributing to impactful projects. With access to a broad range of experiences and the chance to shape meaningful change, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your career while making a real difference.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.