HR Partner

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

At Collins Aerospace, we’re redefining aerospace and defence solutions through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As part of a global network of industry experts, our teams work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of aviation and space.

We are currently seeking an experienced and strategic HR Partner to join us as HR Employee Partner, supporting one of our key regions – the South of England in the UK&I; principally aligned to our Mission Systems site in Plymouth. As such, the role will require travel to other locations approximately 30–40% of the time.

We’re on an exciting journey of HR transformation, creating a more connected, business-focused HR function. In this role, you will act as a trusted and visible HR partner to employees, managers and key stakeholders to deliver high quality, commercially focused HR service. You’ll build strong relationships, coach and challenge managers, support organisational change and help embed new ways of working as the HR model evolves.

• Employee & labour relations:
  Build positive employee and labour relations, monitor engagement trends, manage grievances and collective bargaining agreements, and support union negotiations and works council obligations.
• HR compliance & risk:
  Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies, provide policy guidance, support workforce changes , and ensure fair and consistent application of HR practices.
• Leadership coaching & people processes:
  Coach and advise leaders on building high-performing teams, managing performance and conflict, navigating change, and completing key HR processes such as compensation, development and performance management.
• Complex problem solving & employee relations:
  Proactively identify and resolve workplace and performance issues, conduct objective HR investigations, administer corrective/disciplinary action, educate on HR processes, and support the business in managing workforce risks.

• Leadership, coaching & influence:
  Coach and mentor leaders and teams to build high performance, navigate change, and make effective decisions. Influence stakeholders and guide decision-making.
• Communication & data storytelling:
  Clearly communicate complex information and insights, using data, business context and storytelling to influence leaders. Adapt communication style to different audiences and objectives.
• Culture, engagement & employee experience:
  Shape and strengthen organisational culture and employee experience to support business strategy. Help leaders create engaging, productive and positive working environments.
• Project & change management:
  Plan and deliver projects effectively, managing scope, timelines, budgets and stakeholders. Support change adoption and organisational transformation.
• Problem solving & organisational effectiveness:
  Identify and implement practical people and process solutions that improve performance. Apply best practices in team effectiveness, organisational design and operational improvements.
• Employee relations & investigations:
  Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and misconduct investigations. Gather evidence objectively and provide appropriate solutions and advice.
• Labour relations:
  Build constructive relationships…