HR Business Partner

Callen Lenz; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace company in Salisbury is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support their ambitious expansion. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategic people practices, partner with leadership, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme via Royal London

Private Health Insurance via Vitality

Training & development opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to deliver a high-impact People Strategy.
• Support design and implementation of scalable people practices.
• Advise on organisational design and team effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives around career development and succession planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people matters.
• Collaborate with People Team on HR policies reflecting inclusion.
• Use people data to inform decision-making and improvement.
• Champion employee experience through engagement surveys.
• Support evolution of DEI strategy across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead change management to navigate organisational change.
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Participate in health and safety training.

Skills

CIPD level 5 or equivalent

Proven HRBP experience

Confident handling ER matters

Ability to interpret people data

Strong UK employment law knowledge

Comfortable with ambiguity

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partner

Vacancy Reference: CLA-350

Position: Full-time

Location: Chilmark, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

3 days a week in the office, 2 can be worked remotely

Salary Range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Collabration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

As part of our continued and ambitious growth journey, we’re excited to welcome an experienced HR Business Partner to the People Team at Callen Lenz. You’ll work closely with our Head of People and wider HR team to support the development of a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready workforce. This role goes beyond policies, it's about helping shape a people strategy that drives business success, empowers individuals, and supports long-term career growth across the company. In this varied and impactful role, you'll partner with leaders and teams to support the full employee lifecycle, from organisational planning and talent development to performance enablement and employee engagement. You'll contribute to shaping our culture, evolving our people practices, and ensuring we're building an inclusive environment where all employees can grow and succeed. This includes supporting the development of clear career pathways, championing employee experience, and ensuring our HR approach scales effectively with the business. You'll also play a key role in maintaining compliance with employment law while keeping our people-first ethos.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and leaders to deliver a high-impact People Strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans
• Support the design and implementation of scalable people practices across performance management, employee engagement, and talent development
• Advise on organisational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness
• Lead or support initiatives around career development, including building career pathways, succession planning, and upskilling programs
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on people matters, providing coaching and guidance where required
• Collaborate with the wider People Team to ensure all HR policies, procedures, and practices reflect a people-first, inclusive culture and are aligned with legislative requirements
• Use people data and insights to shape decision-making, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement across HR initiatives
• Champion employee experience by supporting engagement surveys, feedback loops, and action planning across teams
• Support the evolution of our DEI strategy and ensure it’s embedded into all aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Lead and support on change management, helping teams and individuals navigate organisational change positively and productively
• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training
• Perform other duties as required

About You

Qualifications

A minimum of CIPD Level 5 qualification is required for this role. A valid driving licence is also essential, as our office location is not easily accessible by public transport.

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

• CIPD level 5 or equivalent
• Proven HRBP experience with a solid track record of being within a strategic HRBP role
• Confident handling ER matters with sound judgement and legal understanding
• Able to interpret people data and use insights to inform action
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change

Desirable

• Experience working in a fast paced, growing team
• Chartered CIPD member

Please read our privacy notice

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at Callen-Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.