Employee Relations Business Partner
CompanyAirbus
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/1/2026
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Occupation TypeHuman resources and industrial relations officers
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£41,700
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Description
Job Description
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
LOCATION: On Site
TYPE: Full time
What's In It For You
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Social Policy & Industrial Relations (SPIR) Business Partner to join the Airbus Belfast Ltd HR team. The role will report to the HR Business Leader for Airbus Belfast, with a dotted line reporting to the Head of SPIR Airbus Commercial UK.
This role is key in ensuring that the company’s Social Policies and Industrial Relations strategy is developed and delivered effectively on the Belfast site. The job holder will have responsibility to manage HR policy ensuring that high performance and consistency is applied in the business, through the delivery of a number of key business projects and provision. Employee Relations support would be provided to HRBP’s and Business Managers.
How You Will Contribute To The Team
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
LOCATION: On Site
TYPE: Full time
What's In It For You
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,
- Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Social Policy & Industrial Relations (SPIR) Business Partner to join the Airbus Belfast Ltd HR team. The role will report to the HR Business Leader for Airbus Belfast, with a dotted line reporting to the Head of SPIR Airbus Commercial UK.
This role is key in ensuring that the company’s Social Policies and Industrial Relations strategy is developed and delivered effectively on the Belfast site. The job holder will have responsibility to manage HR policy ensuring that high performance and consistency is applied in the business, through the delivery of a number of key business projects and provision. Employee Relations support would be provided to HRBP’s and Business Managers.
How You Will Contribute To The Team
- Support the HR Business Leader in Airbus Belfast in achieving company HR objectives
- Support Head of Social Policy and Industrial Relations in the UK to develop and deliver the SPIR strategy and influencing policy with regard to the requirements of Airbus Belfast Ltd
- Developing and implementing Social policy in Airbus Belfast
- Ensuring Consultation and Negotiation with the recognised Trade Unions on a broad range of topics
- Provide advice and guidance to internal HR customers and Managers on the application of HR policies
- The candidate would require relevant employment law knowledge and most importantly show a real desire to significantly increase their knowledge (In particular within Employment Law in Northern Ireland).
- In addition, a proven generalist experience dealing with HR policy and/or procedures and HR tools would be desirable
- You will display strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal and external customers
- High level presentation and influencing skills
- Experience of handling complex employee relations issues
- You should be able to work autonomously and have experience of working with the Trade Unions
- Agility to manage both operational activities and lead on/contribute to projects
- Teamwork, networking and building strong relationships with a range of customers is essential
- The candidate must possess excellent organisational skills, project management skills and should be proactive in finding business solutions
- If you have already gained experience in a HR generalist role and are now looking to develop your skills and be responsible for your own projects, this could be the ideal opportunity
How can we support you…
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company
Airbus Belfast Limited
Employment Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
HR Expertise
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