Job Description
Guidant Global is looking for a confident, proactive HR Team Leader to support Airbus — a world‑leading, blue‑chip engineering and manufacturing organisation. This is a key role providing HR and ER support across Airbus sites, maintaining seamless HR operations during maternity cover.
This is a 9–12 month FTC, with an ASAP start, based primarily in Broughton with occasional travel to Filton and Brize Norton.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to operational teams while ensuring HR processes are delivered consistently, compliantly, and effectively.
You will lead on HR advisory activity, ER casework, and operational support, ensuring a smooth experience for both workers and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Day‑to‑day HR & ER support for the Airbus account
Managing senior stakeholder relationships across the business
Oversight and management of the HR inbox and case queries
Managing sickness absence and attending weekly people/sickness reviews
Conducting return‑to‑work interviews (onsite in Broughton; remote for other sites)
Leading and advising on disciplinary, grievance & investigation processes
Partnering with Trade Union representatives
Supporting HR change programmes, including redeployment, TUPE & workforce planning
Managing medical capability processes
Ensuring HR policy adherence and communicating updates to the account team
Advising on contract extensions based on worker type
Conducting and collating exit interviews
Managing redundancy and end‑of‑assignment processes, ensuring compliance
Maintaining AWR and GDPR compliance
Supporting consistent HR process delivery across worker groups
This is a hands‑on, visible role that blends advisory work, operational HR delivery, and business partnering.
What we’re looking for
We’re keen to speak with HR professionals who bring:
Degree‑level education or equivalent experience (HR/Business preferred)
1–2 years’ experience within a large, fast-paced HR function
Strong generalist HR knowledge & working ER experience
Understanding of HR processes, IT systems & UK employment legislation
Awareness of contingent labour legal compliance
Excellent communication, conflict management & stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Ability to work onsite in Broughton 3 days per week
CIPD Level 5 or working towards (desirable)
Why join us?
You’ll play a central role in supporting a globally recognised engineering business, ensuring HR operations remain seamless during maternity cover. You’ll work with supportive HR leaders, gain exposure to complex HR environments, and contribute to high‑impact people outcomes.
Contract: Fixed‑term (Maternity Cover, 9–12 months)
Location: Broughton (Hybrid – 3 onsite / 2 remote)
Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–5pm | Fri 8am–12pm (flexibility required)
Start Date: ASAP
Interested?
If you’re ready for a high‑impact HR role supporting a world‑class client, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.