People Consultant

Salary: £45,000 up to £50,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Security Level: BPSS

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

As part of the People Services team, the People Consultant provides a dedicated and proactive service to our people managers advising on a broad range of people related activity across the organisation. This includes coaching and advising managers and management teams on informal and formal employee relations issues as well as providing guidance on matters relating to reward, recruitment, learning and talent management. A key element of the role is to develop and deliver targeted training interventions to increase manager capability.

Working closely with colleagues across People and Culture, the role will also work on key projects and initiatives which align to group people plans and our CAA people strategy.

Core Accountabilities

• Establish trusted relationships with people managers providing expert and commercially sound people advice, and guiding them in the evaluation of options, risks, and outcomes.
• Provide coaching and support to people managers with complex employee cases such as performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance matters. This includes leading on formal procedures liaising with experts both internal and external as appropriate where specialist advice is required.
• Coach and mentor People Services Advisors.
• Work with the people partnering team on the implementation of change and restructuring.
• Analyse people metrics highlighting any trends and suggesting strategic people interventions.
• Attend management meetings and highlight any trends to the people partnering team.
• Provide constructive challenge and support to people managers on matters relating to job evaluation, pay and benchmarking.
• Support managers with the evaluation of current capabilities in their team and work with them to identify any necessary learning interventions.
• Work with the people partnering team on talent reviews and succession planning discussions providing challenge and support to management teams.
• Work with colleagues across People and Culture team on the development and roll-out of programmes and initiatives aligned to group people plans and the CAA people strategy.
• Develop and facilitate delivery of training, guidance material and other interventions for people managers to enhance capability in line with CAA people strategy.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve policies and processes to ensure an effective and consistent service for CAA people managers.
• Lead on continuous improvement projects in the People Services Team.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in a HR generalist or Employee Relations role with a track record of building trusted working relationships with people managers and leaders at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law with experience of applying this to complex ER cases.
• Continuous improvement mindset with some experience of project management  
• Proactive approach: takes ownership for supporting people managers with their case from start to finish.
• Be outcome focused and be able to drive timely conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, challenge, and influence at all levels.
• Able to analyse data and share insights in a way that is easy to understand.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build collaborative and effective working relationships from day one.

Desirable

• Previous experience in job sizing.
• Experience in organisational change management and restructuring.
• Minimum CIPD level 5 qualified.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to apply judgement when dealing with complex cases.

• Demonstrate understanding of operating in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrate logical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

What Can We Offer You?

A supportive team with a varied and interesting role that enables you to work with all areas of People and Culture and the wider business. You will be able to build collaborative relationships with people managers at all levels and make an impact from day one.

As well as the day job, the People Services team are passionate about continuous improvement giving you the opportunity to suggest new ideas and lead on process improvement projects. 

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Working With Us 

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.
 

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values
 

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here
 

Closing Date: 29th November 2024

Interview Date: 9th December 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.