Senior Human Resources Business Partner
10 days ago
Belfast
Are you a data-driven HR professional with a passion for systems, process improvement, and organisational effectiveness? A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking an HR Business Partner with a bias towards systems and processes to help shape workforce strategy and drive operational excellence across a multi-site environment. About the Role As part of the extended leadership team, you’ll play a key role in delivering HR strategy through optimising systems and processes. You’ll ensure seamless HRIS performance, high data integrity, and compliance, while enabling actionable insights that support business decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech engineering setting and enjoys cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Systems & Process Leadership • Oversee daily operations, configuration, and maintenance of the HRIS platform., • Collaborate across HR, finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure systems meet business and regulatory needs., • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security in line with privacy regulations., • Lead system upgrades, feature rollouts, and integrations to improve efficiency., • Develop dashboards and analytics to support data-driven decision-making., • Provide technical support and training to HR users and build systems capability across the team. Process Improvement & Governance • Analyse and enhance HR processes across the employee lifecycle., • Maintain governance of HR documentation, process maps, and change controls., • Standardise HR policies and procedures across two legal jurisdictions., • Support broader HR workstreams including cross-training and workforce flexibility initiatives. Onsite HR Support • Provide HR support to site managers and business partners on employee relations matters., • Apply sound judgment across dispute resolution, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement, and redundancy. What We’re Looking For • CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5); degree preferred., • Senior HR experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Strong proficiency in HR systems, data analysis, and reporting tools., • Proven ability to lead system projects and manage vendor relationships., • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills., • Key competencies: collaboration, decision quality, instils trust, ensures accountability.