UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Your Opportunity to Define Possible. Our Opportunity to Deliver the Nation’s Security. Together.

Role clearance type: Must be able to obtain and maintain government clearance

Location: Cheltenham

About Your Opportunity:

As part of the NGUKL HR team, in the role of HR Advisor you will work alongside the Senior HR Business Partner to support the Cyber & Intelligence, NSS Operations, EMEA CIO and Technical Directorate, with HR related activities. You will work with the HR Operations team to ensure effective delivery of employee life cycle activities that supports the employee experience and builds capability in a growing business.  This role requires a hands-on delivery of multiple priorities, with a consistent focus on attention to detail, whilst building strong relationships with managers and the broader HR team.   

Your Benefits:

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.

• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognized through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel.

• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support managers and team leaders with managing all elements of the day to day employee life cycle for their teams.
• Support the Senior HRBP to develop and implement people initiatives relevant for the internal customer groups.
• Build relationships and credibility to foster effective working relationships with employees and managers and raise the profile for the team.
• Work with our Recruitment partners, Senior HRBP and hiring managers to initiate and deliver recruitment requirements and support the HR operations team with on-boarding of new joiners. 
• Support the NGUKL annual activities for merit cycle, performance alignment and talent management, and any new corporate activities that require implementation.
• Working with the Senior HRBP to support the engagement survey process, including the delivery of results and creation of actions plans.
• Manage employee relations cases in accordance with the NGUKL policies and procedures, escalating to the Senior HRBP if required.
• Support job design and benchmarking, working with the managers to establish appropriate role levels and pay bands. Ensuring consistency and parity internally and to external market.
• Produce accurate data reporting and analysis for Senior HRBP and Business leaders.  
• Represent the HR function in the business, understanding the programmes and sectors context, strategy and environment to ensure appropriate initiatives are developed and relevant guidance issued.
• Lead and/or support project activities where allocated.
• Support change management activities as and when required.

Your Experience:

• Demonstrable relevant experience at HR Adviser level, preferably CIPD qualified.
• Experience of delivering people initiatives and managing HR projects. 
• Effective relationship builder, with an ability to develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experienced in employee relations, including complex matters.
• Strong numerical skills and experience of working with HR data. Ability to understand, represent and qualify data, to ensure accuracy and relevance for audience.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively prioritise.
• Clear communicator, both verbal and written.

Your Future Team:

We believe that creating a team that values diversity and fosters inclusion is essential to great performance. We know the best ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

About Our Responsibilities:

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business. 

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

How to Apply:

Interested in our opportunity?

Yes – then simply submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by one of our expert recruiters who’ll then respond advising you of the outcome and next steps for successful candidates.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more – then connect direct with [email protected], where one of our recruitment business partners will be happy to support you with any enquires.

Background checks and potentially security clearance form part of the recruitment process, our team will inform you of the procedures when required.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Work with a global brand that makes a real contribution to our nation’s security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, the brightest minds come together to push the boundaries and Define Possible. As leaders in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence and Intelligence we are providing ground-breaking outcomes for our customers.

Find out more: https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/job-search-united-kingdom/

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.