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The Role
Manage a small payroll, HR systems, and reporting team while partnering with head-office leaders on workforce changes. Lead recruitment strategy, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR system evolution, reporting, compliance, and HR projects. The role requires CIPD qualification, strong generalist HR Business Partner experience, payroll knowledge, senior stakeholder influence, and GDPR expertise. It is office-based five days per week in London Heathrow.
Summary Generated by Built In
WFS is looking for an experienced Human Capital Business Partner to join our growing team at London Heathrow.
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career as part of a talented and passionate team then we want to hear from you. As Human Capital Business Partner you will manage a small team supporting our head office functions whilst taking responsibility for payroll, reporting and HR systems.
We are offering an attractive salary including bonus and private healthcare. Please note that this role is office based 5 days per week and we do not offer hybrid working.
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career as part of a talented and passionate team then we want to hear from you. As Human Capital Business Partner you will manage a small team supporting our head office functions whilst taking responsibility for payroll, reporting and HR systems.
We are offering an attractive salary including bonus and private healthcare. Please note that this role is office based 5 days per week and we do not offer hybrid working.
Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-
- Manage the Payroll, HR Systems and Reporting team
- Partner with leaders within our Head Office Functions around growth, decline and change
- Lead the recruitment strategy for defined areas to improve candidate attraction
- Manage all employee relations issues for defined groups ensuring robust processes are followed
- Lead the compensation and benefits strategy for the UK business, including benchmarking and global grading exercises
- Manage the HR System evolution and leverage to provide accurate reporting to the business
- Involvement in HR projects as required
To be successful in this role you will need:-
- CIPD qualified
- Experience working at HR Business Partner level with strong generalist HR knowledge
- Able to build strong relationships and influence senior leaders
- Knowledge of payroll operations
- Strong GDPR and compliance understanding
Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.
Our Values
Safety
- Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
- Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
- Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
- Learn from mistakes and share that learning.
Customer Focus
- Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
- Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
- Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.
Respect
- Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
- Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
- Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.
Excellence
- Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
- Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
- Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.
Teamwork
- Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
- Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
- Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.
About
WFS, a member of the SATS Group, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best-in-class ground handling partner.In our UK business, which employs more than 900 people across 17 sites nationwide, we have a clear vision: to empower our people, continuously improve, and lead our industry through outstanding customer focus.
Skills Required
- CIPD qualification
- Experience working at HR Business Partner level with strong generalist HR knowledge
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior leaders
- Knowledge of payroll operations
- Strong GDPR and compliance understanding
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The Company
What We Do
WFS is one of the world's leading ground handling organizations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 170 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents.
Why Work With Us
Our highly trained and experienced operations teams are experts in optimizing the capacity of cargo pallets and containers, ensuring we maximize the revenue potential on every flight. At WFS, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are at the heart of our business strategy.








