HR Business Partner - Dowty GE Aerospace

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their team at their Tewkesbury site. This role involves providing HR support to managers and employees, coaching, and executing HR strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a dynamic team within a manufacturing environment. Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday entitlement of 26 days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Human Resources & Employee Management.
• Knowledge comparable to a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for approx. 240-250 stakeholders.
• Act as the HR Manager of record for your client group.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of HR disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

HR Business Partner - Dowty GE Aerospace

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Job Description Summary

During a time of excited and continued growth, we are looking for an HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team, onsite at our manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester.

Dowty (a GE Aerospace business) is a manufacturing site producing market-leading, handcrafted composite carbon fibre propeller systems for Civil and Defence clients worldwide.

This role provides HR support for client group Leaders, Managers, and Employees on organizational and employee matters, including coaching, HR process expertise, and other HR activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Serve as a first point of contact for employees & managers (approx. 240-250 stakeholders), offering coaching and support on individual needs and HR processes, aligned with the HR Partnership Model.
2. Act as the HR Manager of record for your client group, understanding key business drivers and how your team's work integrates with others.
3. Develop in-depth knowledge of HR disciplines, applying your expertise to execute policies and strategies.
4. Operate as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with colleagues and the business.
5. Provide informal guidance to new team members and explain complex information clearly.
6. Impact projects, processes, and procedures within your field, working with some autonomy and applying professional judgment.
7. Use technical expertise and analytical skills to solve problems, leveraging multiple internal sources for decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Human Resources & Employee Management, with knowledge comparable to a Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders effectively through strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems efficiently.
• Experience in documenting, planning, and executing HR programs.
• Project management skills; operational HR partnership experience in manufacturing or engineering is highly desirable.

Additional Information

GE Aviation supports flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Our Total Reward package includes a flexible benefits plan, pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical cover, and holiday entitlement of 26 days plus options to buy or sell days.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required for this role. Candidates needing sponsorship are welcome to apply, but eligibility depends on UK immigration rules.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing