HR Business Partner

GKN; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Luton seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to enhance employee engagement and support operational efficiency. The role involves managing compliance and championing HR initiatives, offering flexible hours and a competitive salary package, including benefits such as a pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 15% bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

185 hours holiday

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP clinic

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role.
• Experience of employment law and employee relations.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Point of escalation for employee appeals and compliance issues.
• Responsible for managing right to work compliance.
• Assist HR department with projects and initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee engagement

Communication skills

HR best practices

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HR Information Systems

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the HR team based at our Luton Manufacturing site. The Site HRBP will support Site Operations goals, strategies and to identify opportunities to increase organisational effectiveness and productivity. Reporting the HR Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner carries out responsibilities in the following areas: employment law and right to work compliance, performance management, supporting and championing early careers. The role will help build positive, pro-active relationships with managers across the Luton site and work with them to deliver the plans and priorities within their business area. Additionally, the successful candidate will ensure HR Operational activities are effectively deployed and managed, supporting HR Projects and initiatives within the business. Core operational hours are Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 16:30, and Friday, 07:30 to 12:30. Flexibility around working hours can be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Point of escalation for investigation for employee appeals, concerns of compliance issues, working conditions, disciplinary actions, employee and applicant appeals, discrimination allegations and grievances
• Responsible for employment law updates and manage right to work compliance across the site
• Support and champion early careers initiatives, be point of contact for the site and proactively network and outreach to local schools and colleges
• Support employee engagement activities across the site
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Maintain compliance with local employment laws
• Support any occupational health issues / workers comp claims or other local return to work / re-integration processes
• Conduct various research and/or special projects and prepares reports and summaries
• Assist HR department with projects and initiatives as required. Experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role, providing HR support across a diverse and multi-functional population.
• Experience of employment law, HR best practices and employee relations
• Experience in interpreting HR data and providing insights to support business decisions.
• Experience with HR Information Systems
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor role, providing HR support across a diverse and multi-functional population.
• Experience of employment law, HR best practices and employee relations
• Experience in interpreting HR data and providing insights to support business decisions.
• Experience with HR Information Systems
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience in industrial relations, including working with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Experience in inputting payroll data and performing accuracy audits

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who brings a genuine passion for employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIB) initiatives. You'll have a proactive, solutions focused approach to problem-solving, paired with excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to tailor messages to suit different audiences. A collaborative mindset is key, as is the ability to work effectively within a team and across different functions. Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality are essential to success in this role.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• Free onsite parking
• Local gym discount
• 50% off local travel card
• Free airport Dart
• Free airport parking
• Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where your career journey may take you!