HR Advisor & People & Culture

Raytheon Technologies; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace company is seeking an HR Advisor for maternity cover, based in Harlow. This hybrid role involves supporting line managers with employee relations advice, overseeing HR operational processes, and managing complex cases. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a good understanding of employment law, and experience in HR functions. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on professional development and employee support.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations.
• Ability to deliver training on HR topics.

Responsibilities

• Support managers with HR procedures and policies.
• Handle complex employee relations issues from start to finish.
• Manage absence cases and identify trends.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to influence and motivate others

Analytical problem-solving skills

Exceptional customer service

Planning and organisation skills

Experience managing employee relations cases

Knowledge of employment legislation

Experience with KPIs/metrics

Microsoft Office skills

Training delivery

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor (FTC Maternity Cover) - People & Culture

Function: People & Culture, HR

Location: Harlow (Hybrid with a minimum of once a week on site)

Duration: Fixed Term Contract – To early 2027

Hours: 37 hours per week (Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!)

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

About the role:

The role of the People & Culture Advisor is generic, delivering on a range of people related activity by supporting line managers with employee relations advice and guidance, advising on policies and procedures, undertaking training activities and supporting our Communities of Expertise in Talent Management, Reward & Benefits and Organisational Effectiveness.
The role sits within a team of People & Culture Advisors, reporting to the People & Culture Operations Manager. The Advisor teams forms part of the wider People & Culture Operations team consisting of the HR Operations Lead, Analysts & Administrators
The role is an FTC to backfill a maternity cover.

Skills and Experience

• Effective communication with customers to ensure absolute clarity on requirements.
• Ability to influence and motivate others both in the HR team and the wider organisation.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills, able to see the crux of a complex issue and action the appropriate response.
• Delivery of exceptional customer service on a consistent basis.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Focused on delivering high quality outcomes with a positive approach to getting the job done.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Good working knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Experience working with KPIs/metrics.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, excel and word.
• Experience of working in a similar type of role
• Ability to deliver short training courses on specific topics

Responsibilities:

• Supporting managers with issue resolution, providing expert advice and guidance on HR process and policy
• Ensuring all key HR operational activity is carried out in line with policy / process and in a timely and effective manner.
• Supporting managers to deal with complex ER issues (disciplinary, grievances, capability, appeals) from start to finish.
• Working with managers to identify absence issues and trends and actively manage absence cases.
• Liaise with the Employee Relations Partner to risk assess employee relations cases and provide reports on an agreed basis.
• Support the Employee Relations Partner in the collation of documentation for escalated internal and external proceedings.
• Supporting Communities of Expertise, (Talent Management, Total Rewards and OE) by supporting activity throughout the Employee Life Cycle.
• Support for annual compensation planning process.
• Supporting the HR Operations team with core HR processes e.g. performance development cycle, KPI provision and analysis, policy and process updates and improvements, HR Communications / events.
• Working directly with the HR Partners and wider HR team on people related projects.