Employee Relations HR Advisor

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience for a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced overtime rate known as Dynamic Pay
• Eligibility to request flexi leave known as Dynamic Leave
• 25 days annual leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and gym on site at Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working framework allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. You will need to be onsite as and when required and ideally 2-3 days a week, therefore being able to get to one of our sites fairly easily would be preferable.

The opportunity:

We are seeking an HR Advisor to join our Employee Relations (ER) team on a fixed term basis of 12 months. Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex case management, procedure/guidance development, Trade Union acitivites and terms and conditions writing, and who is solution focused and has deep expertise on employment matters.

The ideal candidate will also have a passion for enabling, evolving and embedding change through effective communications and engagement on all Employee Relations related matters.

What we're looking for from you:

We are looking for a knowledgeable, empathetic, resilient individual, with strong ER experience who can successfully communicate, influence and build relationships throughout the business at all levels. You will have experience of working in a multi-functional team providing logical solutions to complex issues.

This particular role contributes to the continued evolution of a collaborative culture and flexible/hybrid working environment. Coaching and advising on innovative employee relations solutions, including people related engagement activities, reviewing and implementing contract-related solutions and development of resources to empower employees and managers and in support of a positive ER climate.

You will be used to practically applying employment legislation knowledge in a business context, demonstrate high levels of integrity, be passionate about making a difference, as well as being commercially astute.

You will have robust coaching, facilitation and mediation skills and experience.

The role will continue to build, engage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business including Trade Union Representatives and Company Ambassadors.

Experience of working with Trade Unions, working in a Unionised environment and/or with Employee Representatives, would be an advantage.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.  MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.