Human Resources Business Partner

Drive organisational excellence

Typical Salary £51,300 to £54,000 - plus annual bonus

We, at Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global spanets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future!   We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help support aviation’s sustainability goals.

Our world class HR team are seeking a passionate Human Resources Business Partner to help shape exceptional employee experiences and drive strategic impact.

You will play a pivotal role in our people strategy, building true partnerships across the business to elevate engagement, enable workforce planning, and unlock career potential at every stage of the employee lifecycle. As well as the opportunity to join an industry leader and a team with a clear purpose and a shared commitment to growth, we also offer a competitive package including annual bonus, private family medical coverage and a half day on Fridays’.

Some of our benefits packages are listed below:

· 36 hour working week (half day Friday)

· Generous holidays

· Range of flexible schedules

· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

· Generous life cover

· Company occupational sick scheme

· Range of health benefits including Private family medical coverage, an on site Occupational Health Department and an exceptional Employee Assistance Program

· Professional development and growth

· Coaching and mentoring

· Opportunity for advancement

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Short term incentive Plan (annual bonus)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Act as a strategic partner to the business and leadership team, shaping a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to perform at their best. You’ll drive forward-thinking HR initiatives that empower employees, strengthen engagement, and unlock potential, fuelling both individual growth and organisational success.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Lead and contribute to transformative strategic projects with focus on employee engagement, cultural evolution and talent development

· Manage and influence the development of HR policies in line with both legislative changes and cultural evolution and lead on the implementation

· Partner with the business to provide strategic advice and guidance on day-to-day employee relations matters as well as long term purposeful solutions.

· Work with our unions on a range of matters to develop a positive employee working environment.

· Coach and support First Line and Senior Managers in all HR related matters

· Support management in the execution of the disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with Company policy and legislative requirements.

· Monitor sickness absence trends and use data driven insights to support and design return to work plans for employees in order to improve attendance levels, employee engagement and output.

· Deliver tactical workforce planning activities including hiring plans, onboarding of labour and global working parties.

· Manage intentional updates to HR systems.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

· Be CIPD qualified and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a generalist Human Resources role.

OR

· Lesser qualified candidates with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a generalist Human Resources role.

AND

· Knowledge of relevant employment legislation (In particular within Northern Ireland).

· High level presentation and influencing skills.

· Working knowledge of HR software and systems.

· Proficient IT Literacy (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

· Experience of handling complex employee relations issues such as discipline and grievance, absence management and performance management.

· A professional qualification in a Business or Human Resources related discipline.

· A sound knowledge of SAP HR.

· Experience in a Manufacturing and/or unionised organization.

Completed applications must be submitted by 12:00 on Friday 31st October 2025

Please Note:

· To ensure readiness for interview, applicants should start preparing once their application is submitted.

· Application Forms must be completed and submitted by the deadline.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.