Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.
We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.
Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Business Partner, to be responsible for delivering the strategicelements of the HR Strategy which is directly aligned to achieving our business goals. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing trade union negotiations andrelations, driving future growth of the organisation by supporting HR Bid activity and supportingthe overall strategic objectives of the company. You will be a key partner to the HR VP andChief People Officer (CPO) inputting your thoughts into the HR Strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Union Negotiations and Relations:
Support the HRVP and manage as necessary the aspects of union negotiations, ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with union representatives and stakeholders.
Address and resolve union-related issues and grievances in a timely and effective manner.
Provide guidance and support to management on union-related matters.
HR Bid Growth:
Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue HR opportunities in new bids and contracts
Develop HR strategies and proposals to support bid submissions and presentations.
Ensure HR practices and policies align with the requirements of new contracts and projects.
Monitor and report on HR bid growth and success metrics.
Strategic HR Management:
Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support the company's goals and objectives.
Provide expert advice and support on HR matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
Lead HR initiatives and projects to enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Ensure compliance with all HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Stakeholder Management:
Provide stakeholder support to employees, line managers and senior leaders, deploying a high standard of HR professional advice and drawing on best practice to apply a first-class HR service Employee Relations:
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment through effective employee relations practices.
Address employee concerns and issues, providing guidance and support as needed.
Implement and manage employee engagement programs and initiatives.
Conduct investigations and resolve workplace conflicts in a fair and impartial manner.
Support the company wellbeing initiatives in line with the HR Strategy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Be a HR ambassador for the EDI Committee, engaging in the EDI meetings and representing HR.
Champion HR initiatives to support EDI throughout our Company
Experience / skills / qualifications
Minimum - Level 7 CIPD HR qualification/working towards.
Active CIPD Chartered Membership.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Extensive HR experience and a strong, demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to be accountable for own workload and work autonomously.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
Our employee values
Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.
At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.
We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.
In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.