To partner with client groups and lead implementation of business aligned people strategies designed to transform and progress workforce capability, productivity and efficiency whilst ensuring HR systems, policies and processes are effectively delivered.
Drive Continuous Improvement, both in relation to HR related activities, business partnering activities and wider commercially linked business activities.
Responsibilities
Contribute actively to the development and implementation of a business aligned transformational HR strategy
Provide leadership, motivation, coaching and coordination across the client groups, helping build a high-performing team and an engaged workforce
Create clarity of purpose and deliverables with measures and on-going performance evaluation
Help making business cases for financial resources related to the improvement of workforce capability
Apply appropriate change management tools and techniques to bring about effective organisational and cultural change
Apply appropriate organisational design methodologies and assist in developing cost effective and fit for purpose organisational structures
Assist Managers in building high performing teams through identifying the support needed and delivering solutions
Assist with identifying and nurturing talent and developing succession plans across the business
Develop appropriate reward and retention strategies
Create accurate short and long-term workforce plans, ensuring that vacancies are resourced effectively
Ensure appropriate communication is delivered effectively
Provide management with data, information and recommendations to aid decision making
Truly partner with your client groups via regular presence, attending meetings etc to understand their work and needs
Create and drive ways of working that ensure full Life Cycle Management of employee experience, from best in class recruitment and selection through to talent and career management
How success in the role will be measured: A variety of HR focused KPIs e.g. engagement levels, talent retention & development and productivity results. Feedback from client groups. Output of transformative change projects.
Reward
Competitive salary
Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
37.5 hours per week
Flexi time working
£5,000 employee referral bonus
Health cash plan
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
Women in Business - Corporate Member
Wellbeing Initiatives
Employee Recognition scheme
Service Awards
Local charity / sponsorship activities
Dedicated employee parking
Discounted Gym membership
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression
Requirements
Essential
5+ years' experience gained in comparable role(s)
Demonstrable examples of true Business Partnering work to include transformative projects
Excellent knowledge of employment law and its application within the workplace
Strategy and change management experience
Employee relations experience
Experience in data analysis
HR/Business-related degree
CIPD Qualification
Project management skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Consulting, influencing and facilitating skills
Leadership coaching skills
Organisation and people development skills
Flexibility in relation to hours of work.
Travel between business sites will be required to ensure Business Partnering presence and participation.
Desirable
Relevant experience gained in Manufacturing and/or Engineering environments
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement Tools / Techniques
Experience in leading Learning and Development initiatives
CIPD Qualification Level 7
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 8th March 2026 at 17:00.
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