Human Resources & Industrial Relations Business Partner in Belfast

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

LOCATION: On Site

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off.

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources & Industrial Relations Business Partner to join the Airbus Belfast Ltd HR team. The role will report to the HR Business Leader for Airbus Belfast, with a dotted line reporting to the Head of SPIR Airbus Commercial UK. This role is key in ensuring that the company's Social Policies and Industrial Relations strategy is developed and delivered effectively on the Belfast site. The job holder will have responsibility to manage HR policy ensuring that high performance and consistency is applied in the business, through the delivery of a number of key business projects and provision. Employee Relations support would be provided to HRBP's and Business Managers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Strategic & Operational Partnership: Work directly alongside the Head of HR (Belfast) and the Head of Social Policy & Industrial Relations (UK) to deliver our HR strategy, aligning with both local and national business goals.
• Industrial Relations & Negotiations: Act as a key player in consultations and negotiations with recognised Trade Unions, fostering collaborative, solution-oriented relationships.
• Northern Ireland Policy: Shape, develop, and implement HR policies tailored to NI legislation. You'll keep our team ahead of the curve by attending specialist Employment Law forums and working closely with external legal experts.
• Empower & Educate: Provide expert guidance to Management on complex case management.

ABOUT YOU:

You are an agile HR professional who thrives on variety-equally comfortable managing day-to-day operational challenges as you are leading a major project.

Our Must-Haves:

• CIPD Qualification (or equivalent experience).
• HR Generalist Background: Proven experience navigating HR policies, procedures, and core HR tools.
• Employee Relations: Hands-on experience handling complex employee relations issues and working productively with Trade Unions.
• A Growth Mindset: A foundational knowledge of employment law, paired with a drive to master the nuances of Northern Ireland Employment Law.
• Superb Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills-you know how to connect with and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Strong organisational and project management skills with the autonomy to drive business solutions forward.

Applications must be completed and submitted by Friday 15th of July, 2026.

Please Note: Meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Belfast Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: HR Expertise

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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