Site HR Leader in Stevenage

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft. Joining our team means you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

The successful candidate will provide a full range of HR services to the Stevenage Business Unit Manager and Senior Leadership team. Directly accountable for provision of HR support and services for a site of circa 90 team members.

• Directly partner with Business Unit Manager and Senior Leadership Team to enable improved leadership, enhanced HR credibility and to maximise Operations performance.
• Drive improved employee engagement and increased focus on HPT and PLS.
• Interface with managers on job openings and resource planning.
• Review resumes, create candidate pools and manage interview and selection processes.
• Develop learning and organisational development plans for the Stevenage site.
• Partner with managers to complete performance management and talent management cycle for all Stevenage team members.
• Ensure consistent application of practices.
• Develop and administer local training.
• Work with managers to identify best utilisation of corporate sponsored training.
• Address complex and varied questions and concerns by managers and employees.
• Responsible for challenging employee grievances.
• Administer the annual merit process for all Operations team members.
• Address questions on compensation and benefits.
• Conduct reporting and analytics, as needed.

• Minimum 4 plus years of experience in a similar position in Manufacturing environment, background in aerospace is highly desired.
• Relevant HR qualifications or university degree is required.
• Experience in delivering projects within a trade unionised environment, including (but not restricted to) restructure programmes, change agendas, post TUPE/acquisition activities.
• Appropriate case management at all disciplinary stages, up to and including ET’s and all associated legal activities.
• Experience of developing partnerships with senior stakeholders and HR team across various locations.
• Extensive experience of managing complex employee relations issues and casework and managing conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills while exercising sensitivity to the audience.
• Able to work with and maintain high levels of confidentiality, resilience, and calmness under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively.
• Self-starter and ability to manage own workload.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-browsers.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.