Company Overview
Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aeronautics, propulsion, equipment and interior, space and defense sectors. Sa mission is to sustainably contribute to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. The group employs 100 000 people for a 27,3 billion euro turnover in 2024 and occupies, alone or in partnership, world‑class positions in its markets. Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aircraft systems dedicated to flight safety and helicopter and fuel system management. The company is a key player in flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, buoyancy) and participates in aviation decarbonisation through durable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It employs 5 200 people across 7 countries.
Mission Description
Joining Safran Aerosystems Services UK as Human Resources Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing HR support to employees and the Executive Committee. You will manage a team of two people—HR and HSE—and be responsible for managing the complete employee HR lifecycle and overseeing all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) aspects for a perimeter of 90 staff members.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage HR administration: payroll, compensation & benefits, HRIS data management and reporting; support annual salary review and bonus campaigns; manage competitive compensation and benefits procedures; oversee the payroll process to ensure accuracy and timely payments.
* Provide advice and support managers in daily team management: advise on labor law, training, recruitment, employment contracts, performance reviews and career/mobility management; support the management of individual cases including disciplinary processes, onboarding, absence processes, exit interviews and employee retention.
* Develop employee skills and drive career path management: monitor and support employees throughout their journey; manage external recruitment, promote internal mobility and maintain job descriptions.
* Drive HR development process & local HR policies: launch the annual performance review campaign; facilitate salary review meetings with managers; lead people reviews; identify at‑risk individual situations and propose appropriate solutions; stay up to date on UK employment law and best practices; ensure Safran policies are maintained and updated regularly.
* Contribute to promoting quality of work life conditions & supervise HSE: maintain a positive social climate; drive quality of work life and working conditions steering committees; supervise HSE management.
Qualifications
* Minimum CIPD Level 5
* Previous HR experience and desired previous management experience
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Fluent in English language
* Highly organised, self‑starter, able to work independently and within the team
* Previous experience running UK payroll (ADP); strong understanding of UK Employment Legislation
* Experience dealing with employee relations issues; previous HRIS experience (SAP Success Factors system)
Location
United Kingdom, Essex, United Kingdom
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