Job Openings HR Business Partner

About the job HR Business Partner

Nova Talent are delighted to be working alongside our client, a world leading provider of Communication Solutions within the Aviation & Defence sectors. Were looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to play a key role in shaping the people strategy across the UK and Ireland.

This is a varied and strategic role where you will support business leaders, drive change, and help our people thrive.

What you'll be doing:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning HR strategy with business goals.
  • Lead organisational change projects such as restructures, site moves, or acquisitions.
  • Support workforce planning, organisational design, and role alignment.
  • Deliver talent processes including succession planning, performance reviews, and career development.
  • Guide leaders on employee relations issues and ensure compliance with UK & Irish employment law.
  • Partner with global HR teams (Talent, Reward, Learning, DEI, etc.) and legal/compliance colleagues.
  • Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, embedding inclusive practices locally.
  • Use HR data and insights to influence decision-making and highlight workforce trends.
  • You'll collaborate with business leaders, the UK & Ireland HR Director, the HR Coordinator, global Centres of Excellence, HR shared services, and external advisors.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary circa £50,000
  • Flexitime
  • Hybrid working offering
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme up to 8% company contributions
  • Life Assurance
  • Private healthcare and dental care upon successful completion of your probation
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Liberty Days - you can request up to 3 single days of your annual leave on the day
  • Buying and Selling Holidays

What we're looking for:

  • HR experience at Business Partner or Senior Generalist level, ideally in a complex, international organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law (Irish experience an advantage).
  • Proven background in managing change and supporting leaders through transformation.
  • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable using HR systems and data (SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar).
  • Degree in HR, Business, Psychology (or similar) CIPD qualification preferred.
  • Experience working across EMEA regions.
  • Familiarity with Agile or project management approaches.

This is a great opportunity if you're a confident HR professional who enjoys working strategically but isn't afraid to get hands-on when needed.


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