HR Business Partner

**MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.**

An opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to join the Operations UK HR business partnering team to work closely with the Manufacturing UK business as well as within the wider HR function. The role is based in Bolton and will include a blendedapproach to onsite and remote working.

**What is the role?**
- Responsible for people management activities within the Manufacturing UK business area of the Operations UK Directorate. Coaching, influencing and advising in all matters relating to people management ensuring effective people management activity (e.g.retention, capability, performance management, sickness absence, talent management).
- Working closely with the business area, acting as the key contact for complex people issues providing advice, coaching and solutions. Identifying development opportunities and coaching the management team through people issues to develop their managementstyle.
- Working closely with the Function and Department Heads to understand the business challenges and the people issues that may arise, providing advice and solutions to problems.
- Coaching, advising and influencing Manufacturing UK to ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies and procedures. Developing strong effective working relationships across the business area including the Trade Unions.
- Working with managers to identify opportunities for HR to add value and help define people strategies which take into account implications for Operations UK, in line with the wider MBDA HR strategy.
- Supporting the business area in the development of tailored resourcing strategies ensuring the recruitment of the correct skills within headcount budgets.
- Participating in Operations UK HR team meetings and contributing to the planning of HR activities, developing ideas to improve processes and developing solutions to overcome problems.
- Organising and prioritising workload ensuring all deadlines are met, reviewing and monitoring priorities to ensure quality and standards are maintained.
- Contributing to new HR policy and process requirements as required.
- Ensuring HR calendar activities are delivered within time and to quality.

**What we are looking for**
- Ideally educated to degree level and preferably with, or working towards, a CIPD or other relevant qualification.
- Comfortable with ambiguity, ability to flex, adapt and be resilient through periods of change.
- Self-motivated with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Established ability to build constructive working relationships and to coach and influence effectively.
- Ability to interpret relevant legislation, internal procedures and HR policy appropriately.
- Experience of the following; organisational design, skills for the future, strategic resource planning, knowledge management, employee engagement.
- Experience in providing HR business partnering and employee relations support to a multi-skilled business area.
- The ability to bring innovative HR solutions or ways of working to both the Operations HR Business partnering team as well as the Manufacturing UK business area.
- Ability to appreciate and seek to resolve complex organisational and business problems.
- Strong consultancy problem solving, coaching and facilitation skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to influence other HR functions to support business requirements.
- Preferably some Trade Union experience or experience within a unionised environment.
- Ability to strike a balance between short, mid and long-term people management decisions ensuring that all needs are met in the most effective manner.
- Excellent PC skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
- Ability to travel in the UK, mostly to Stevenage in Hertfordshire.

**What is in it for you?**
- You will be able to form close working relationships with the local Management teams. You will gain experience within a specific business area and extend your professional network and impact within MBDA.
- You will have the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the challenges faced by the business, whilst identifying the key people issues that need your drive and support to deliver.
- You will have opportunity to take responsibility for managing a wide range of situations, such as:

- Supporting the business through a culture change with Dynamic Working
- Working with managers to create individual development and progression plans
- Supporting recruitment and improving retention
- Case Management of employees
- Managing disciplinary, capability and grievance issues fairly, within the framework of UK employment law, MBDA policy and business satisfaction

**Our benefits**

**Join a great team**
- The Operations HR team is a fun, successful, integrated team based across the UK involved in supporting and driving change in the business.
- The team is part of a wider international HR function and is made up of experienced individuals who know the business well and believe in adding value to the business through what we do.
- The ethos is togetherness, where knowledge-sharing and communication is valued
- Communication is key as you will need the support of all your colleagues and peers

**Why us?**

MBDAis an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes forgreater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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