People Partner - Defence Bristol Operations

People Partner – Operations

Bristol on site

Management Level C

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Partner to join the team in Defence Operations.

Our People Partners hold a unique role here, partnering the business leadership team on development and implementation of business strategy, focusing on the people and organisational agenda - unlocking our full potential.  

To drive the business strategy and enable true business partnering you will support your business in a wide range of areas including; employee experience, talent management, leadership, belonging, learning, performance, reward and more! Our Head Office teams of Subject Matter Experts provide the strategies and you will drive this through our Manufacturing Operations business unit.  

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

Working in the Defence People Team you will be leading the [people agenda, developing and implementing plans to ensure the right level of talent, organisation, capabilities and culture. If you are interested in broadening your business knowledge, driving change and being part of a dynamic fast paced leadership team, then this is the role for you.

• Partnering the leadership team in mobilising the people strategy and driving the business plan, bringing the latest people and organisational development insights.
• Act as a trusted coach to the leadership team in handling sensitive or complex people issues, equipping them with the right skills and behaviours to lead their teams, including meeting Rolls-Royce leadership expectations.
• Support business problems from an organisation development perspective, using data and tools to identify the levers which will maximise organisation performance.
• Develop effective talent and capability development plans to deliver strategic workforce plans and build an environment that supports our people to be at their best.
• Working with employee representatives to drive change aligned with the context of the business area.
• Deliver resourcing plans to meet business commitments.
• Working collaboratively with our broad people team network including our Global People Services team.  

Position qualifications:

• Minimum of graduate level capability demonstrated either through the achievement of a degree qualification and/or relevant work experience ideally supported by a professional qualification in HR management
• Ability to analyse and challenge business strategy and develop people implications.
• Experience using Organisation Development to enhance business/organisational performance.
• Well-developed customer and relationship management skills, including credibility and influencing skills and senior levels and across functions.
• Broad change management skill set, combined with the ability to apply project management principles to deliver and support organisational change.
• Ability to coach senior leaders and their teams to deliver business strategy and drive performance and capability improvement within their teams.
• Experience of working effectively with employee representatives.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. 

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to  

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.   

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. 

Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy 

Grade:  Management Level C

For further information please contact:  Paul Gargett [email protected]