Senior People Partner in Crawley

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers.

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive, and operational Senior People Partner to join our People Team at AerFin. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, working closely with leaders and teams to deliver meaningful people initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic and fast-growing business.

You’ll work alongside the People Partner, reporting to the Head of People & Talent and partner with leaders across the organisation to shape a positive workplace culture, ensure legal compliance, and deliver our people strategy. This role is perfect for a motivated self-starter with a passion for generalist HR and a genuine commitment to putting people first — a core AerFin value.

Responsibilities:

• Lead HPC (High Performance Culture) initiatives to enhance employee experience.
• Build trusted relationships across the business, serving as the first point of contact for employees and a strategic partner to senior leaders.
• Deliver a consistent, professional HR service, lead change, drive innovative solutions, and provide expert guidance on areas such as legislative updates.
• Review and implement HR policies and practices that align with the company’s goals and values, enhance efficiency and productivity, and meet the needs of employees.
• Advise on remuneration and reward packages to ensure both competitiveness and fairness.
• Utilise the HR software system (HiBob) to maximum potential, to minimise HR administration and provide people data, e.g., staff turnover, absence, etc.
• Provide first line advice on a range of HR issues for employees and managers.
• Manage complex employee relations issues from start to finish, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, redundancy and Settlement Agreements as required.
• Support local Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with company strategy while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience:

• A self-starter with proven experience in an equivalent role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or willing to work towards Level 7, or equivalent experience.
• People-oriented, with excellent active listening, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to tactfully and thoughtfully manage complex and difficult situations.
• Excellent current knowledge of UK employment law legislation.
• Global experience in the US or Singapore would be nice to have, but not essential.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

In Return We Offer:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Gym Membership
• Grandternity Leave
• Appreciation & Festive Rewards
• Study support and sponsorship (CIPD or equivalent)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Scheme
• 28 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Social events, travel opportunities and much more