HR Business Partner
Leonardo
- Yeovil, Somerset
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the primary HR interface for a nominated functional area within Leonardo Helicopters Division, working closely with the wider HR team to provide a high standard of day to day support
- Collaborate closely with the SLT member of the nominated functional area to support strategic goals and ensure they are met as part of the wider People Plan/HR KPIs
- Monitor and measure HR Metrics/KPI dashboards to drive key insights and decisions that support growth and retention which you will be required to present at the business control/line of business/IPT meetings
- Provide the organisation with a professional level of knowledge, skill and expertise embracing all aspects of the products and services provided by HR
- Drive change, improve the culture and build robust stakeholder relationships, acting as a coach and trusted advisor to managers and leaders
- Work closely with the management team to identify and manage talent, support career progression moves and drive high organisational performance
- Use workforce data and apply analytical skills to formulate people insights and recommendations
- Provide appropriate functional advice and support for activities such as salary/promotion reviews, succession planning, appraisals and performance management
- Advise and guide on all Employee and Industrial relations matters, including capability, disciplinary and grievances, Trade Union consultations
- Collaborate with the wider HR People Team to ensure that a fully integrated service is provided to the business.
- Ensure functional workforce plans are maintained and forecasts/projections are as accurate as possible in support of capacity planning management
- In conjunction with the functional lead, continuously review the strategic workforce plans with specific focus on ensuring that the correct skill mix is available now and in anticipation of future need to support the business objectives
- Support any recruitment decisions to ensure the satisfaction of requirements as well as deliver business targets against budget, supported by the Talent Attraction team.
- In conjunction with the relevant business lead and Senior HR Business Partner, submit headcount budget requirements as part of the annual budget setting rounds
- Responsible for managing the allocated headcount budget and cost of employment budget for the business area
- Previous experience as a HR Business Partner (or equivalent HR generalist background) in a fast paced environment is essential
- CIPD qualified with in-depth knowledge of employment law and previous experience of working with Trade Unions
- Ability (and willingness) to switch between value-add HR and more transactional/operational HR
- Able to challenge and support in equal measures – offering a strong voice at the table on behalf of the HR team.
- Strong interpersonal, diplomacy and coaching skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
- Commercial acumen as a basis to build credibility
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member