HR Advisor (12 months FTC)

Barnes Group; Highweek; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an HR Administrator to provide comprehensive HR support and ensure compliance with employment laws. The role involves maintaining HR records, supporting recruitment, and providing HR guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and communication skills, with a good understanding of HR best practices. This position offers an opportunity to contribute effectively in a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administration and support service.
• Maintain accurate HR records and compliance.
• Support talent acquisition processes.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Methodical and organizational skills

Knowledge of HR best practice

Education

CIPD membership or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

To provide a comprehensive HR administration and support service to the business ensuring compliance with employment law and good HR practice. Provide advice and guidance on application of HR and Business policies and procedures. Ensure HR records and associated information are maintained as accurate and up to date. Produce HR related information and reports as directed.

This role provides HR advice, guidance and associated administrative support for the MBAe Newton Abbot site.

Responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date HR records utilising HR systems and processes as appropriate. Issues employment contracts and signs‑off changes to pay and grading in accordance with relevant approval processes and procedures.

Is a visible ambassador for the Company within the HR Function and helps to build its reputation by promoting proper application of Company policies and procedures, HR best practice and compliance with employment law.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake all HR related administrative activities in accordance with Company policies, procedures and employment law.
• Support talent acquisition processes; actively involved in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of Company programs, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain Employment Contracts as relevant to business requirements and in accordance with employment law. Issue and amend contracts as appropriate. Check and sign‑off changes to pay and grading on an individual basis ensuring the relevant authorities have been obtained and proper processes followed.
• Ensure that all HR records are maintained and kept up to date, by inputting, amending and removing data and information as appropriate. Undertake regular reviews and audits to check accuracy of HR data.
• Monitor and report sickness absence levels across the business identifying adverse trends and recommending appropriate action. Ensure Line Managers and Supervisors are aware of individuals with excessive sickness absence and that they deal with them in an appropriate and timely manner in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures having due regard to Disability Discrimination issues. Provide advice and guidance as appropriate.
• Ensure all employee leaver processes and procedures, including redundancies, are carried out in a timely manner.
• Monitor HR related information and produce reports using word, excel and other HR information systems as appropriate. Investigate and report any anomalies or breach of Company policies/employment law to the Regional HR Director in a timely manner.
• Provide advice and guidance across the business in the proper application of HR related company policies and procedures; employment law and Local Union Agreements. Particularly in relation to Equality, Diversity, Redundancy, Disciplinary, Capability and Grievance Procedures.
• Production of letters, reports and other correspondence in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and as directed by the Regional HR Director. Act as note taker/secretary at HR meetings, Disciplinary, Grievance and Capability meetings etc. as required.

Job Requirements

• Excellent administrative skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft, word, excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Must be accurate, methodical and have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure without losing focus.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.
• A member of CIPD or working toward membership is desirable.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
  

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.