HR Business Partner

dnata; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air services provider is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive business success through effective HR strategies. This role involves influencing management, overseeing recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR expertise and analytics skills, along with a proven track record in leadership and team management. This is an excellent opportunity to impact both people and performance.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive HR knowledge spanning talent acquisition and performance management.
• Strong proficiency in HR analytics and the ability to interpret workforce data.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment legislation and TUPE regulations.
• Experience managing Employment Tribunals and complex legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with managers across the business.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for Senior Management on all HR matters.
• Oversee the complete recruitment process from initial authorization to onboarding.
• Manage Trade Union relationships and promote company values.

Skills

HR expertise

HR analytics

Employment law knowledge

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on driving business success through people? We're seeking an exceptional HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation's future. In this influential position, you'll work collaboratively with business leaders across multiple areas, providing expert coaching, support, and strategic guidance that directly enables teams to deliver on their ambitious people plans.

You'll be the trusted partner who bridges the gap between HR excellence and commercial reality, delivering innovative, best-practice solutions that are perfectly tailored to meet our unique business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with managers across the business, influencing and challenging them to ensure optimal HR solutions are delivered
• Act as the primary point of contact for Senior Management on all HR matters, providing trusted advisory support
• Support planned business changes by ensuring appropriate people-related strategies are in place and providing guidance to managers through reorganizations and restructures

Strategic Partnership & Influence

• Develop effective working relationships with managers across the business, influencing and challenging them to ensure optimal HR solutions are delivered
• Act as the primary point of contact for Senior Management on all HR matters, providing trusted advisory support
• Support planned business changes by ensuring appropriate people-related strategies are in place and providing guidance to managers through reorganizations and restructures

Employment Law & Employee Relations

• Influence, coach, and guide management through complex employment law and employee relations matters, advising on best practice resolutions
• Manage the end-to-end process of Employment Tribunals, attending hearings and securing the best outcomes for the business
• Stay current with employment legislation and best practice, effectively communicating relevant updates to the business
• Lead TUPE transfers both in and out of the business, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions

Talent Management & Development

• Oversee the complete recruitment process from initial authorisation through to offer and onboarding
• Identify and nurture star talent throughout the organisation, collaborating with Training teams and Learning & Talent Development Partner to ensure employee development
• Design and deliver HR workshops for managers to ensure legal compliance and adherence to company procedures
• Manage and develop the HR team, fostering continuous development to help each member achieve their full potential

Training & Compliance

• Ensure all managers receive appropriate coaching and training on HR policies and procedures through the HR team
• Maintain organisational compliance through effective policy implementation and manager education
• Write and deliver targeted training workshops to enhance management capability

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively manage Trade Union relationships, building strong collaborative partnerships
• Promote the company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions and initiatives
• Undertake additional duties as required by management, commensurate with the role's responsibilities

Essential Requirements

HR Expertise & Analytics You'll bring comprehensive HR knowledge spanning talent acquisition, performance management, and organisational development, with proven experience implementing HR strategies that drive business results. Strong proficiency in HR analytics is essential, including the ability to interpret workforce data, create compelling reports for leadership, and use predictive analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Employment Law & Compliance Deep knowledge of UK employment legislation, TUPE regulations, and best practice in employee relations is crucial, along with experience managing Employment Tribunals and complex legal cases. You'll have extensive experience developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring organisational compliance across all areas, and creating effective monitoring systems to maintain standards.

Industry Knowledge & Commercial Focus Understanding of the aviation/ground handling industry landscape is vital, including operational challenges, safety requirements, and unique workforce dynamics. You'll demonstrate commercial acumen with the ability to balance people priorities with business objectives whilst staying current with market trends and competitor practices.

Leadership & Team Management Proven track record of managing a high-performing HR team, with strong coaching skills and experience delivering measurable results. You'll excel at change management, building collaborative relationships across all organizational levels, and developing team capabilities while maintaining accountability and driving continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about making a measurable impact on both people and performance, this could be your next career-defining opportunity! With you on board, we can help to achieve dnata's Vision, Mission and Values.

Our diverse, global teams have this vision at heart. Every day we're defining new levels of service for our customers. We do this by working closely with employees and suppliers, putting safety at the heart of everything we do. With your talent, passion and big ideas, and our industry-leading performance, we can flourish. We can be the world's most admired air services provider.