HR Business Partner

Babcock International; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering firm in Walsall is seeking a HR Business Partner to oversee HR operations and deliver strategic solutions. The role involves mentoring, employee relations, and fostering partnerships with unions. Ideal candidates will have HR experience and are eligible for security clearance. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Partnering across complex organisations.
• Proven track record in Employee and Industrial Relations.
• Technical HR expertise in reorganisation and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and project delivery.
• Provide guidance to senior stakeholders on employee relations.
• Mentor the on-site HR Advisor for consistent service delivery.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Relevant HR certifications or CIPD membership

Job description

As a HR Business Partner, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of our operations, driving strategic and operational people solutions that directly impact our defence, aerospace and engineering capabilities. This is a dynamic, senior‑level opportunity where your leadership will shape workforce performance, support business growth through bid activity, and foster strong relationships with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Leading all HR operations and project delivery at our West Midlands Production Facility
• Providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders and line managers on complex employee relations and organisational challenges
• Supporting and mentoring the on‑site HR Advisor to ensure consistent HR service delivery
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with trade union representatives
• Balancing strategic initiatives with hands‑on problem solving in a fast‑paced environment

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential Experience

• Leading HR conversations across diverse, complex organisations and delivering full‑spectrum Business Partnering
• Driving change and challenging the status‑quo within a business context
• Demonstrating success in Employee and Industrial Relations
• Applying technical HR expertise in areas such as reorganisation, redundancy, TUPE, bid support and mobilisation
• Navigating employment law and managing change in unionised environments

Qualifications

There are no essential qualifications required for this role. However, relevant HR certifications or CIPD membership would be advantageous.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a HR Business Partner at our Walsall site.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement (This Window opens February through to March annually.)
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock International

Babcock International. For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.