Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
LOCATION: On Site
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,
Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Social Policy & Industrial Relations (SPIR) Business Partner to join the Airbus Belfast Ltd HR team. The role will report to the HR Business Leader for Airbus Belfast, with a dotted line reporting to the Head of SPIR Airbus Commercial UK.
This role is key in ensuring that the company’s Social Policies and Industrial Relations strategy is developed and delivered effectively on the Belfast site. The job holder will have responsibility to manage HR policy ensuring that high performance and consistency is applied in the business, through the delivery of a number of key business projects and provision. Employee Relations support would be provided to HRBP’s and Business Managers.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
- Support the HR Business Leader in Airbus Belfast in achieving company HR objectives
- Support Head of Social Policy and Industrial Relations in the UK to develop and deliver the SPIR strategy and influencing policy with regard to the requirements of Airbus Belfast Ltd
- Developing and implementing Social policy in Airbus Belfast
- Ensuring Consultation and Negotiation with the recognised Trade Unions on a broad range of topics
- Provide advice and guidance to internal HR customers and Managers on the application of HR policies
- Assisting HR Business partners on case management
- Input and support development of HR policy in line with business needs and changes in legislation, with particular emphasis in Northern Ireland
- Communicating changes in policy to all user groups and supporting the change where necessary with appropriate training
- Work closely with Reward Operations and other Centres of Expertise to ensure that internal processes support the effective administration and application of UK HR policies
- Attendance at specialist Employment Law forums to ensure the HR team are proactive in relation to changes in legislation
- Working closely with external legal advisers on case management and other SPIR projects
- Developing Continuous Professional Development opportunities and coordination of relevant upskilling for HR and Managers in Belfast sites
- The candidate would require relevant employment law knowledge and most importantly show a real desire to significantly increase their knowledge (In particular within Employment Law in Northern Ireland).
- In addition, a proven generalist experience dealing with HR policy and/or procedures and HR tools would be desirable
- You will display strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal and external customers
- High level presentation and influencing skills
- Experience of handling complex employee relations issues
- You should be able to work autonomously and have experience of working with the Trade Unions
- Agility to manage both operational activities and lead on/contribute to projects
- Teamwork, networking and building strong relationships with a range of customers is essential
- The candidate must possess excellent organisational skills, project management skills and should be proactive in finding business solutions
- If you have already gained experience in a HR generalist role and are now looking to develop your skills and be responsible for your own projects, this could be the ideal opportunity
- CIPD Qualified
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How can we support you…
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Belfast LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Relevant employment law knowledge
- Proven generalist experience in HR
- CIPD Qualified
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
