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

Overview

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? As a trusted advisor to the Site Director, this role owns the people agenda for a complex, high-precision composites manufacturing site. You will set the cultural tone, develop high-performing leaders, and build the workforce capability required to support growth, quality, and reliable deliveryturning people strategy into measurable operational results. The successful candidate will be people focused, have worked in a complex environment previously & possess an excellent HR toolkit that they can use depending on situations.

The role is based in Banbury but there will be sporadic travel required to our HQ in Wolverhampton.

• Strategic HR Partnership:
  Act as the primary HR partner for all functions on the Banbury site. Translate site goals into clear people plans covering capability, culture, workforce planning, and succession. Coach and challenge leaders to raise performance, improve decision-making, and strengthen team effectiveness.
• Workforce Planning & Capability:
  Lead the site's workforce planning activity, ensuring the right skills, headcount, and structures are in place. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to support skills development for advanced composites processes. Drive apprenticeship, early careers, and development programmes aligned to future capability needs.
• Employee Relations & Site Support:
  Provide hands-on ER advice, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution of cases. Support the site's employee engagement agenda, using insight to shape actions that improve retention, morale, and communication. Maintain strong relationships with Works Council/employee representatives where applicable.
• Talent, Performance & Culture:
  Lead the performance management cycle and coach managers to set clear expectations and feedback standards. Manage succession plans and talent reviews to strengthen future leadership pipelines. Support culture initiatives that enhance collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• HR Operations & Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and audit requirements. Oversee recruitment activity for critical roles, working closely with Talent Acquisition. Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems, and data accuracy.

• 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.