HR Business Partner

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks an experienced HR professional to provide specialist HR support. The role includes developing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in HR, preferably within the defense or aerospace industries, and will be skilled in leadership and conflict resolution.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Annual Bonus

On-site Parking

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with understanding of HR fundamentals.
• Experience in the defense/aerospace sector preferred.
• Attention to detail and pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business strategy.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and performance appraisal systems.
• Address employee grievances and improve workforce productivity.

Skills

Collaboration

Trust

Customer Focus

Change Leadership

Active Listening

Inspiring and Motivating others

Education

Degree educated preferred

HR professional qualification (CIPD L5 desirable)

Minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

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Northallerton, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description
Provide specialist HR support to the UK business, including managing multiple contracts. Responsible for maintaining a content and productive workforce where employees are empowered to meet established objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations, addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage compensation and benefits, including payroll.
• Develop and monitor HR processes and procedures across the organization.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Manage company ERP system and recruitment tools.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance.

Key Accountabilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the employment of new employees.
• Keep HR policies, processes, and procedures up to date.
• Monitor employee performance records to identify areas for improvement.
• Shape and maintain a positive organizational culture.
• Mediate in conflict resolution.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• HR professional qualification preferable (CIPD L5 desirable).
• Degree educated preferred but not essential.
• Pragmatic and considered approach with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in the defense/aerospace sector or a company with high standards of corporate governance and compliance.
• 5+ years of HR experience and understanding of HR fundamentals.

BSL’s Core Competencies include:

• Collaboration
• Trust
• Customer Focus
• Change Leadership

Specific competencies for this role are:

• Active Listening
• Inspiring and Motivating others

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Annual Bonus
• On-site Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance

Additional Requirements

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or Military equivalent apprenticeship.
• Minimum of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Experience as a competent leader at this level.
• At least 2 years working at Technician level before undertaking a Supervisor role.
• Demonstrated breadth of experience, currency, and recency via a Log Book of skills, knowledge, and authorities for working on Aircraft types or in bays.