HR Advisory Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3571 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Safran is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
HR Advisory Lead
Location: Wolverhampton
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Your Role
The HR Advisory Lead oversees Tier 2 HR support, providing expert advice to employees and managers, handling complex HR queries and employee relations cases, and ensuring compliance with company policies, employment law, and best practice. The role serves as the key escalation point while delivering a high-quality, consistent, and customer-focused HR service.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory and Escalations
* Act as the lead contact for Tier 2 HR enquiries and escalations received through the Shared Services function.
* Provide expert guidance and advice to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
* Resolve complex HR queries within agreed service levels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
* Identify trends in employee enquiries and recommend improvements to processes, policies, and knowledge resources.
* Support the development and maintenance of HR knowledge articles, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures.
Employee Relations Support
* Provide advisory support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, flexible working requests, and workplace conduct issues.
* Support managers throughout the employee relations process, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
* Assist with investigations, heari
* Escalate high-risk or complex cases to senior HR colleagues where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation.
Service Delivery and Governance
* Ensure HR advisory services are delivered in line with agreed service standards, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
* Monitor case volumes, resolution times, and service performance metrics.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation of service enhancements.
* Ensure adherence to employment legislation, organisational policies, and data protection requirements.
* Support audit and governance activities relating to HR service delivery.
Stakeholder Management
* Build effective working relationships with managers, employees, HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, and Shared Services teams.
* Provide coaching and guidance to managers to enhance people management capability.
* Act as a trusted advisor on routine and moderately complex people matters.
* Collaborate with wider HR teams to ensure seamless employee support and issue resolution.
Team Leadership and Development
* Provide day-to-day guidance and support to HR Advisors and team members where applicable.
* Share best practice and promote consistency across advisory services.
* Support onboarding, training, and capability development within the HR Advisory team.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer service excellence.#
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
*Significant experience within an HR Advisory, Employee Relations, HR Shared Services, or HR Operations environment.
*Strong knowledge of employee relations processes and employment legislation.
*Experience managing complex HR queries and casework.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Ability to interpret and apply HR policies consistently and pragmatically.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
*Experience working within a service delivery or shared services environment.
*Proficient in HR systems and case management tools.
Desirable
*CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
*Experience leading or mentoring HR advisory teams.
*Experience within a large, multi-site, or matrix organisation.
Key Competencies
*Customer Focus
*Employee Relations Expertise
*Decision Making and Judgement
*Influencing and Stakeholder Management
*Problem Solving
*Resilience and Adaptability
*Continuous Improvement
*Attention to Detail
*Collaboration and Teamwork
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Safran holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.