At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in shaping Reward Operations for a global aerospace leader.
- Company: Join Airbus, a pioneer in aerospace with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, profit share, health insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Drive innovation in HR while making a real impact on employee experience.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and expertise in payroll compliance.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international.
LOCATION: Broughton.
TYPE: Full time.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more.
- Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, option to buy/sell holiday.
- Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health/dental insurance/eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation.
- Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site.
- Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Are you a visionary HR leader ready to shape the future of Reward Operations for a global aerospace pioneer? This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing team within the Airbus Reward Centre of Excellence. As the Head of Reward Operations – UK, you will hold a significant leadership scope, managing a team of 30 professionals and overseeing services for approximately 13,000 employees. This role offers a unique blend of transnational collaboration and real autonomy, allowing you to drive strategic innovation while ensuring operational excellence across our UK divisions.
You will lead a dynamic, transnational team currently pioneering the integration of AI into payroll workflows—offering you a front-row seat to the digital transformation of HR. This role sits at the heart of our UK operations, providing a direct link between global strategy and local employee experience.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:
- Strategic Leadership: Act as the UK lead for the Reward Operations organization, setting a meaningful vision and objectives for your team of 30 that align with the wider Airbus strategy.
- Service Excellence: Ensure the seamless delivery of Payroll, Time, and Personal Administration services across six Airbus businesses, maintaining full legal and regulatory compliance (including GDPR).
- Innovation & Digitalization: Lead the implementation of AI and data-driven solutions to optimize costs, eliminate non-added-value activities, and enhance the employee experience.
- Transnational Harmonization: Foster alignment between UK operations and global Reward standards, driving standardization while consulting the UK HR community as a trusted partner.
ABOUT YOU:
- Senior HR Leadership: Proven track record in a senior leadership position managing large-scale HR or Reward operational teams (30+ people).
- Technical Compliance: Expert knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and regulatory compliance.
- Systems & Data: Advanced proficiency in HRIS/HCM systems (SAP and Workday are highly advantageous) with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Project Management: Extensive experience leading significant organizational projects and change management initiatives.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU:
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process.
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.
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 Operations Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Leadership
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.
Head of Reward Operations in Broughton employer: Airbus
Airbus in Brize Norton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Ground Support Systems team. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive personal development plans, and opportunities for growth in a cutting-edge aerospace environment, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to vital projects like the A400M Program.
