HR Advisor - 12 Month Maternity Cover in Hounslow

Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations? At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need. We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

About the role

The HR Advisor contributes to the delivery of the IAG Cargo people strategy. The individual will be responsible for providing a range of high-quality HR services to the partners in the business identifying and delivering suitable solutions to address the priorities and challenges of business areas and acting as an advisor on people issues. You will be working as part of a wider HR team with broad remit where you will also have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and develop expertise in various HR specialisms. We are looking for a proactive, self-starter who has a passion for the people agenda and who can embrace and drive change.

What you’ll do

• You will support the HR Business Partners in identifying the appropriate people strategies for the relevant units as well as in implementing frameworks and objectives that will deliver results.
• Ensuring that the HR service provision is operating as required.
• Act as an advisor on operational HR issues and processes at employee and manager levels.
• Support on a wide range of ER related meetings including acting as note-taker and advisor.
• Responsible for supporting Managers with the right tools and enabling them to ensure employee performance is optimised, identifying and where required, facilitating appropriate interventions.
• Support the delivery of engagement initiatives both locally and internationally.
• Take a proactive approach to professional development for yourself and others, using internal and external networks and resources to advance and share knowledge.
• Drive the delivery of key people projects and/or organisational change.
• Support the bi-annual performance management; pay/bonus and incentive processes.
• To provide support for the implementation of People strategy initiatives globally and driving change initiatives in managing the people aspects of change.
• Providing partner support to deliver a high performing organisation capable of delivering the business objectives, change programmes and leading and owning the Wellbeing and inclusion strategic program for all IAG Cargo.
• Work with business to ensure resource approval requests are processed correctly on a defined schedule and once all required analysis had been completed.
• Act as a clear interface between OpCo HR partners, pay and services, and IAG Cargo Limited employees.

It's all about you

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo: We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor, with a passion for engaging with business stakeholders and driving a positive employee experience.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a unionised environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of employment law and GDPR.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilience.
• Ability to interpret people data and make recommendations.
• Proactive and delivery focused.
• Good attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Business acumen.
• Collaborative and a strong team player.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong drive for continuous personal development.
• Self-starter and credible team player.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to compare and contrast labour law across different countries within your area of influence, and to translate this knowledge to business stakeholders in relevant terms.
• Working knowledge of HR legislation and working practices while open to increase knowledge and experience in other countries.

We’ll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference. As well as a competitive salary and bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

• A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
• From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines.
• You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
• Flexible bank holiday policy - Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
• All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses.
• For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to discounts on Apple, cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda. All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.