Job Title HR Advisor & Generalist
Location Motherwell & Burnley
Reports to UK HR Leader


About Us

MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

Job Purpose

To be successful you’ll be a high calibre, forward thinking and commercially focused HR professional.
With strong and demonstrable experience of employee relations and employment law, you’ll work across all aspects of the HR remit, and will be responsible for the implementation and success of HR policies, procedures and initiatives.

This role is full time position, supporting 2 sites: based primarily at our Motherwell business, with the requirement to travel to our Burnley site twice per month.


Key Responsibilities

• To undertake all HR related administrative activities in accordance with Company policies, procedures and employment law.
• Maintain Employment Contracts as relevant to business requirements and in accordance with employment law. Issue and amend contracts as appropriate. Check and sign-off changes to pay and grading on an individual basis ensuring the relevant
authorities have been obtained and proper processes followed.
• Support the UK HR Leader in the delivery of the HR/people KPI’s for the business, analysing trends in HR/people data and acting on these findings to improve and maintain business performance.
• Maintains and manages the company Time & Attendance system.
• Work with managers throughout the organisation to deliver the HR business agenda.
• Provides advice and guidance across the business with respect to the application of HR related company policies and procedures and employment law.
• Ensure that all HR records are maintained and kept up to date, by inputting, amending and removing data and information in accordance with the DPA and GDPR.
• Undertake regular reviews and audits to check accuracy of HR data, with reference to the site GDPR matrix.
• Maintains and manages the business HR Information System.
• Assists in building strong talent pipelines and managing recruitment up to senior management level.
• Partners with line managers in respect of employee performance management and talent development.
• Supports line managers throughout the business in managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Support the UK HR Leader in developing and implementing successful employee engagement strategies and plans for the business.
• In partnership with UK HR Leader develop and implement the business diversity and inclusion strategy.
• Leads on employee engagement initiatives to align interests of employees and the business; listening to employee opinion and keeping abreast of the employee relations issues and trends.

Job Requirements

• Experienced generalist across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Experienced HR professional with ability to deliver a ‘people plan’ that supports business goals.
• Must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to act as a change agent and support and influence leaders to deliver organisational change
• Highly effective influencing skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience of developing and effectively delivering people projects.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and able to deliver results by inspiring others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence to apply your knowledge and skills to support the needs of the business.
• Able to demonstrate your personal ability to make a difference.
• Proven experience in influencing, driving change and coaching line managers to deliver results.
• A member of CIPD or working toward membership is desirable.


Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am till 5pm, Friday 8.30am till 2pm, with all requests to work flexibly being positively considered.

Benefits

Life assurance x4
Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Company pension 5%
WPA Cashback scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Volunteering day(s)


MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical date and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Administration Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120-120 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R parts 730-774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class. MB Aerospace is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us.
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