MBDA Hiring for HR Advisor – Employee Relations at Stevenage Full Time

£45,000-£48,000 salary + bonus + overtime pay + bens. Hybrid role

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our Employee Relations (ER) team in a newly created role, with an emphasis on improvement and innovation, enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on Employee Relations related matters.

The successful applicant will support the ER Manager in the development and delivery of ER related improvement, innovation and change activities in consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders. They will also design and deliver communication and engagement plans for a range of people related matters.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient Advisor, ideally with ER experience, able to identify opportunities for improvement and develop plans to realise those improvements. The individual will need to successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues.

This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources, including guidance and procedure documents to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate.

In addition to the improvement and innovation activities, being part of the ER team means that you will also undertake and contribute to other ER activities including case work, procedural reviews and Trade Union related activities.

What do you need?

You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity and be passionate about making a difference as well as being commercially astute. You’ll have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience. In addition, will come with experience in complex case management (including disciplinary, grievance, and capability), procedure/policy writing, and business partnering.

The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors. Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage.

What would you get?

• Hybrid role – A blended approach to on site and off site working with some flexibility around when we work.
• Bonus scheme
• A comprehensive pension scheme
• Opportunity to agree paid overtime (known as Dynamic Pay).
• Eligibility to request flexi-time, known as Dynamic Leave.
• Other benefits include; employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities and superb learning and development opportunities.

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 for greater 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.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK).

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.