Job title: Head of HR

Location: Barrow-in-Furness: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience + Car Allowance

What you’ll be doing:

• To translate the people strategy of the Weapon Systems UK business into a people plan that can be delivered aligning HR solutions with business requirements
• Lead the business in identifying, defining and implementing the appropriate organisation to deliver the business
• Definition of people solutions for the business and its existing and new contracts
• Provide people plans for new business opportunities and advice on the people implications e.g. resourcing / TUPE
• Promote and lead the development of talent in the business and sponsor the business Diversity and Inclusion Agenda
• Develops and oversees the implementation of the Communications and Employee Engagement Strategy in support of longer term Weapon Systems UK business and its objectives, vision and values
• To embed a Total Performance Leadership culture and mind-set is embedded within the Weapon Systems UK business

Your skills and experiences:

• Excellent and broad HR knowledge - experienced HR generalist. Able to manage the integration of all aspects of HR in solutions for the business. Understanding of employment law and requirements on the business e.g. TUPE
• Requires depth of vision and creativity and an ability to orientate and develop strategy for an HR service to support business objectives and strategy.
• Organisation design and development experience
• Outstanding influencing and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to integrate and to align effectively within and across industry and customer boundaries to gain mutual benefit.
• Proven ability to inspire, lead and influence multi-functional teams at senior level as well as the ability to motivate and direct the business through effective communication, strong leadership and adoption of Total Performance Practices

Desirable

• Relevant qualification to match experience.
• Understanding of HR in international markets

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Team:

Weapons Systems UK is currently seeking a strong entrepreneurial HR business leader who has proven experience of developing and overseeing the implementation of the HR Strategy in support of the longer term Weapon Systems UK business and its objectives, vision and values.

The role will have up to 5 direct reports with the added responsibility for approx. 200 BAE Systems employees covering a wide range of activities across program delivery and the supporting functions of Engineering, HR, Quality, Commercial, Procurement, and Business Winning.

You will join our business at an exciting time of Business and Organisation Transformation to drive and deliver our strategic priorities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.