Head of HR and Workplace

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Chengdu, Four Rivers Province, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Leads HR strategy and end-to-end site HR services, including recruitment, payroll, compensation, employee relations, learning, and compliance. Oversees site security, EHS, environmental compliance, dangerous waste, facilities, contractors, suppliers, budgets, and workplace services. Partners with Airbus leadership and centers of expertise, manages teams and service providers, drives safety and sustainability initiatives, and ensures regulatory, operational, and financial performance at the Chengdu lifecycle services site.
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Job Description:

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION…

This role covers Human Resource management (defining HR strategy, leading HR services under central guidance) and Site Service management (overseeing Security, EHS, and Facility Management) as part of the management team reporting operationally to the ALS General Manager. 

ACCOUNTABILITY 

As the Head of HR & Workplace at Airbus (Chengdu) Lifecycle Services Ltd. (ALS), the role holder will direct key operational priorities and oversee activities across primary areas:

Strategic activities

  • Develop the overarching organizational strategy and formulate actionable implementation plans to operationalize strategic goals on people related matters.

  • To lead the whole company’s EHS, make the safety policy and keep all employees healthy.

  • To establish a green-eco aircraft recycling usage system in accordance with environmental requirements.

Client activities

  • Communicate with production and other internal customers to clarify the request and provide the right site management service at the right time.

  • Implement the EHS and Security training to employee and other contractors to keep a good safety and security awareness and promote the self-discipline level.

  • Deliver qualified Security, FM and EHS service to the site business need.

  • Deliver the consumption and the dangerous waste amount to the customers and drive the saving activity of the whole site.

Operational activities

1. Human Resources

  • Define HR procedures and ensure compliance with local legal requirements following policy/legal guidance.

  • Ensure the company follows the defined HR related campaigns of Airbus in China, including but not limited to performance review, salary review, team review, resource review, etc.

  • Lead the local HR team members to provide HR related service to business, including but not limited to recruitment, training, employee case handling, certification & staffing, employee personnel-file, employee discipline management, HR policy explanation & implementation, payroll management and compensation analysis, etc.

  • Being the local Human Resource & Work Place point of contact in liaison with Roof CoE for HR governance, HR policy, Global Mobility Management, etc.

  • Ensure the payroll of employees are proceeded as per defined timeframe with handling by team members.

  • Ensure recruitment policy & processes are in line with Airbus roof guidance.

  • Design, implement & revise with roof C&B for dedicated salary structure and scheme for employees taking industry reference. 

  • Give advice to businesses on HR related matters and policy.

  • Establish compliant local HR practices, direct Airbus China HR initiatives, and lead end-to-end site HR services—including recruitment, payroll, compensation & benefits, and learning and development.

  • Partner with the Roof CoE to advise business leadership and advance broader corporate strategic objectives.

2.Security 

  • Lead site security management to protect assets, employees, facilities, and reputation, ensuring compliance with site security plans.

  • Lead the site security team to protect our activities and valuable assets, such as our employees, information, technological heritage, products, facilities and reputation against hostile acts. 

  • Be responsible for the security of the Chengdu site and its assets including fire-fighting.

  • Define and enforce the security policy for people and property.

3.EHS 

  • Implement the OHS (occupational health safety), and EMS (environment management system) to keep a safe, clean and energy effective production environment.

  • Implement Airbus EHS policies, directives and procedures and support development of Airbus Company related regulations and be responsible for monitoring environmental regulations and setting-up relevant KPIs.

  • Assist business to identify applicable EHS legal requirements and potential EHS impacts, hazards and risks. 

  • Cooperate with Part-145 Safety & Quality Department, make sure the company meets the legal law requirements and meanwhile ensure the EHS Impacts & risks are well under control.

  • Communicate, promote and train to embed health and safety in the business culture and drive a behaviour based Health&Safety culture with systematic adherence to standards.

  • Lead improvement actions in EHS topics and supervise the follow up of accidents.

  • Ensure the environmental compliance of existing infrastructure and development projects.

  • Lead the management of waste from the sites and in particular those of the group's recycling activity, in accordance with the applicable regulations.

4. Facility Management

  • Monitor energy performance and execute approved investment plans.

  • Implement required facilities and manage project execution, budgets, schedules, and data protection.

  • Partner with procurement on site management subcontracts and enforce Airbus policies with contractors.

  • Ensure the regulatory compliance of the facilities and equipment within his/her scope.

  • In charge of service supplier mgt including shuttle bus, on-site maintenance, travel service, etc.

  • Cooperate with the procurement department to set up the sub contract to deliver the related site management service.

5. Other activities

  • Communicate and coach the team to develop the skills and keep a good engagement, and maintain a high performance team. 

  • Plan and execute the right training program for the team.

  • Ensure site regulatory compliance and coordinate with internal teams, sub-contractors, and external authorities(Security, Environment, Fire Brigade, etc.) .

  • Establish SMART goals, monitor service KPIs, and perform additional ad-hoc management duties.

  • Execute additional duties and ad-hoc responsibilities as requested by management.

  • Other tasks assigned by the manager.

Outputs

Financial Outputs

  • Ensure timely completion of budget planning processes.

  • Maintain effective oversight to keep the operational budget healthy and on track.

  • Ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable workplace while optimizing energy expenditures.

  • Deliver required entity outputs and results for organizational HR campaigns.

Client related Outputs

  • Ensure client requirements are addressed within the designated timeframes.

  • Realize EHS targets through dedicated site commitment and active support.

  • Maintain a safe, secure, and conducive operational workspace.

  • Uphold a comfortable working atmosphere while optimizing total energy expenditures.

Operational Outputs

  • Make sure to secure a safe operation environment. 

  • Full implementation of the EHS management system. 

  • Deliver a secure condition on site property and production activity.

  • Deliver a comfortable work environment to guarantee the facilities availability.

  • On-boarding of employees adheres to recruitment needs and management of the overall employee cycle including mobility, performance management, transfer, promotion, leaving, etc.

  • Delivery of HR solutions on request.

QUALIFICATION
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor degree or above.

  • EXPERIENCE: 

    • Minimum 5 years HR/ Site Service working and leadership experience preferably in the Aviation industry, in MNCs. Working experience in Supplier Management and project management is preferred. 

    • Experience in Dangerous Goods Management is preferred.

    • Basic Skills: Fluent English, Familiar with related regulations.

  • CERTIFICATION: 

    • Registered safety engineer (level intermediate or above) / CCAR-398 is preferred.

  • LANGUAGE: 

Excellent in communication in English, including reading, writing and speaking, and familiar with related regulations.

  • KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

    • Proficiency in industrial, aeronautical and environmental ISO standards/ EHS regulations.

    • Knowledge of the regulatory framework of countries of operation on Site Service/ HR related domains.

    • Specific knowledge of the MRO field.

    • Basic understanding on :

      • Electricity, Water treatment, Industrial buildings and equipment (overhead cranes, industrial doors…) , Airport safety or Fire safety.

  • ABILITIES: 

    • "Leadership" and entrepreneurship

    • Adaptability, Flexibility, Teamwork and coordination

    • Creativity and operational agility

    • Customer focus

    • Project management 

    • Strong interpersonal skills with pioneering spirit

    • Excellent communication & coordination skills

    • Able to work under pressure

    • Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

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 (Chengdu) Lifecycle Services Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

HR Business Partnership

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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

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Minimum 5 years of HR and/or site service work and leadership experience
  • Fluent English, including reading, writing, and speaking
  • Familiarity with relevant HR, industrial, aeronautical, environmental, and EHS regulations
  • Knowledge of industrial, aeronautical, and environmental ISO standards and EHS regulations
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for site services and HR
  • Strong leadership, communication, coordination, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure with adaptability and operational agility
  • Experience in an aviation industry or multinational company
  • Experience in supplier management and project management
  • Experience in dangerous goods management
  • Registered Safety Engineer certification at intermediate level or above
  • CCAR-398 certification or knowledge
  • Specific knowledge of the MRO field
  • Basic understanding of electricity, water treatment, industrial buildings and equipment, airport safety, or fire safety

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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.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

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.

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