HR Manager

VistaJet; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation company is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support commercial departments. Based in Farnborough, the role involves building strong relationships with leaders, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing various HR functions. Candidates must have at least 5 years of generalist HR experience, a degree with a full CIPD qualification, and a strong understanding of UK employment legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in aviation or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of UK Employment Legislation is essential.
• Experience in aviation or manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with senior leaders and managers.
• Provide HR coaching and advice.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support managers in performance reviews.
• Oversee immigration and payroll administration.
• Work with Talent Acquisition on recruitment.

Skills

Relationship building

Coaching

Legal compliance

Performance management

Employee relations

Education

Degree with full CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Profile

Vista Global integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all key aspects of business aviation: guaranteed and On Demand global flight coverage; aircraft leasing and finance; and cutting-edge aviation technology.

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager, based in Farnborough, to provide comprehensive HR support to a range of commercial departments in the UK, with some reach into Hong Kong and UAE.

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. As a Company with “start-up” origins, we are looking for a practically minded individual who will foster the Company’s vibrant and entrepreneurial culture and be highly flexible in their approach.

Your Responsibilities

This is a very operationally focused generalist role with a broad remit of responsibilities and exposure.

• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and managers in order to position yourself as their trusted advisor.
• Aid decision making by providing high-quality, business-focused coaching and advice across all areas of HR.
• Keep company policies up-to-date and ensure ongoing compliance with current legal requirements and Company policies. Recommending new policies, approaches and procedures as required.
• Coach managers on company policies and procedures, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Support managers in all performance review processes.
• Prepare contracts, documents and letters as required.
• Present weekly induction sessions to ensure that all new employees are welcomed into the company.
• Provide advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that each case is handled fairly and in line with best practice.
• Advise and oversee immigration processes in the UK ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance on the administration of payroll and employee benefits.
• Regularly review benefit offerings to ensure that these remain competitive.
• Work alongside the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment and selection.
• Oversee all exit interviews.
• Facilitate change management activities as required.
• Play an integral role in the Group HR team and contribute to the development of HR strategy and plans – for example, in the areas of performance management, reward and recognition, and learning and development.
• Undertake HR projects as required.
• Office Management of the Farnborough office.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Educated to degree level and with a full CIPD qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a generalist role.
• A proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with senior leaders, managers, and employees alike.
• A strong working knowledge of UK Employment Legislation.
• Having worked previously in aviation or manufacturing.