Overview
At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.
People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.
We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.
Human Resources Attendance Improvement Advisor
£39,931 with incremental increases
These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:
· 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
· Generous holidays
· Range of flexible schedules
· Professional development and growth
· Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement
· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
· Generous life cover and employee assistance program
· Company occupational sick scheme
· On site Occupational Health Department
· Free car parking
· Enhanced maternity pay
Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This role plays a key part in strengthening Short Brothers, a Boeing Company’s approach to optimising employee attendance by working collaboratively with employees, leaders and key stakeholders such as Occupational Health, Human Resources and operational teams to drive effective strategies which optimise employee attendance.
The Attendance Improvement Advisor will champion proactive strategies that optimise attendance, promote wellbeing and will equip line managers with the capabilities required to hold meaningful conversations.
They will ensure a strong governance framework is in place, underpinned by clear reporting, insightful data analytics, and regular functional and site-level reviews.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Contribute to strategic discussions in relation to optimising attendance based on knowledge gained through practical experience and research/benchmarking activities.
· Periodically review internal procedures, measure against best practise and update accordingly.
· Prepare absence reports for functional and site reviews which provide clear visibility of the status, absence trends etc.
· Case management of long-term sickness absence by liaising with Occupational health, Employees, Line Managers and Human Resources to map out a collaborative way forward.
· Progress medical capability case discussions to successful conclusion.
· Conduct welfare meetings with employees and managers supporting employee wellbeing and enabling their return to work.
· Assist managers with return-to-work plans, phased returns and temporary medical restrictions.
· Support monthly review of attendance improvement program, update relevant absence information in the HR systems and act as HR representative in formal review meetings.
· Train and coach managers on absence management’s end to end process with a focus on working proactively with employees to optimise attendance at work.
Qualifications
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
· Educated to HNC or equivalent AND a minimum of 4 years relevant experience within a HR function.
· Knowledge and experience of absence procedures and an appropriate understanding of relevant legislation.
· Ability to develop working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
· Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Excel.
· Experience using HR systems such as SAP or equivalent.
Desirable:
· Have achieved OR currently working towards a CIPD qualification.
Completed applications must be submitted by 4pm Tuesday 10th March 2026
Please Note:
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.