Strategic HR Business Partner for Talent Acquisition and Development

6 days ago


Wantage, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Airbox Systems Limited Full time

We are a dynamic scale-up company driven by passion and great people who share our enthusiasm for making the world a better place. Our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in military, aviation, and law enforcement, who serve as our guiding principles to navigate through both prosperous and uncertain periods.

Our company values diversity and celebrates the unique qualities of our colleagues. However, we also look for certain attributes that all team members should possess, regardless of their background: Commitment, Positive Realism, Ethics, Accountability, Humanity, Quality, and Delight. We believe that these qualities are essential for fostering a high-performing workplace culture.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategic HR Business Partner to join our organization. As a key member of our People Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the hiring process and ensuring seamless talent acquisition and retention.

You will work closely with our leadership team to develop and implement effective performance management strategies, refine our HR processes, and prepare us for growth through strategic planning. This includes shaping our broader People agenda as part of our Destination for Talent programme of work, which covers competitive compensation and benefits programmes, an EDI strategy, early years programmes, and talent development plans.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the People Team to ensure efficient hiring of top talent and retain existing staff effectively;
  • Develop and refine performance management strategies to foster a high-performance culture;
  • Contribute to our growth strategy by shaping our broader People agenda as part of the Destination for Talent programme;
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to drive business outcomes through strategic HR initiatives;
  • Provide expert advice on HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance in the UK;
  • Analyse data to inform HR decisions and present insights at Board level;
  • Implement automation of processes to enhance efficiencies and support intelligent data gathering.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A proven track record in a senior HR leadership position with the ability to influence at all levels and drive change quickly in a scaling business;
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory compliance in the UK;
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in using data to inform HR decisions;
  • A passion for fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture;
  • Experience working in a startup-to-scale environment is a bonus, as is an understanding of expanding our international network;
  • A flexible and dynamic approach to work, with a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A dynamic, flexible, and fun scale-up work environment with a highly talented team;
  • 26 days' holiday per year, plus public holidays;


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