HR Business Partner; H​/F - Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace.

La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

What does the role look like? Play a key role in shaping a high-performing, people‑centred culture at Safran Actuation Systems. As a trusted HR partner, you'll work closely with leaders and employees across all levels, offering expert guidance and delivering practical, forward‑thinking solutions to real people challenges. You'll collaborate with the Senior Manager, Lead HRBP and Associate Director of HR to bring our People strategy to life sprouting initiatives that enhance engagement, capability and organisational growth while supporting HR colleagues with key projects and strategic goals.

In this role, you will be a visible and influential presence across the site and assigned Value Stream, providing full‑spectrum HR generalist support. You'll build strong, proactive relationships with functional and operational leaders, ensuring seamless integration of people priorities into everyday performance. Your work will directly support our mission to attract, retain and develop top talent, champion the Safran culture, and strengthen a performance‑driven, inclusive environment where people can excel.

Business Partner with designated Value Streams/Functional Leads to support the strategic people initiatives linked to the Business Plan. Lead organisational transformation and change programmes, including restructuring, redundancies, variation of contracts of employment and TUPE. Develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, including directors, senior managers, employees and trade union representatives. Influence, coach and mentor leaders in the delivery of best people practices and encourage a culture of manager/leader responsibility and accountability.

Proactively lead, manage and successfully deliver complex cross‑functional people projects across the organisation with specific time frames and budget management. Act as a senior point of contact and subject matter expert on complex employee relations cases/initiatives, working closely with the HR team across ASUK. Provide advice and support to the Shared Service team in all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, benchmarking, onboarding and induction, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, personal development, engagement, and employee wellbeing whilst collaborating with relevant functional leads for dedicated advice.

In conjunction with Learning and Development, deliver where appropriate coaching and training in key people management practices including employee performance and capability issues, conflict management and absence management. Lead HR&ORG, PDM and any such business required meetings driving commerciality and key people focus. Lead LDR discussion and effectively review talent pipelines to ensure future sustainability of talent is maintained and built into resource planning discussions.

Essential Proven HRBP experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical industrial environment. Strong background in employee relations and coaching line leaders. Experience supporting a site or business unit with a mix of shop‑floor and professional staff. Confident working with and influencing senior stakeholders. Desirable:
Aerospace, composites, automotive, or advanced manufacturing background. Experience in a growth, transformation, or Centre of Excellence environment. Understanding of lean principles and how people, skills, and performance link to operational outcomes. Solid understanding of organisational design, performance management, and workforce planning.