Permanent – Full time – Salary: £45,000- £60,000 doe - Location: Newport |Hybrid About AerFin AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead. Our continued expansion means that the role will be initially based in Caerphilly, relocating to our state-of-the-art HQ in Newport by end of the year. About the role We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced HR Manager to join our fast-paced and growing business. Reporting into the Head of People and Talent, this role will work closely with our People Partner, Recruitment team and L&D Director, and will require a hands-on approach to foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with employment laws, and support employees in their professional development. A key component of this position is the coordination with the direct people team to ensure seamless communication and alignment of our people strategy across our global locations, partnering with leadership to drive employee engagement and assist in the delivery of the people strategy in line with wider business operations. This role would suit a driven self-starter with a passion for generalist HR and truly putting people first – a mantra that is echoed throughout AerFin and that underpins our core values and objectives. AerFin has incredibly ambitious growth plans and there is plenty to get stuck into – no two days are the same. So if making a real difference and adding genuine value is important for you, then we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: This is a very hands-on People Manager role that requires skills to work towards a vision and big picture Help make the business a great place to work and drive a positive employee experience through our HPC (High Performing Culture) initiative Build relationships and work with the leadership team to provide a consistent, commercial and professional HR service, driving change, offering solutions and leading in areas of expertise (e.g. legislative changes) Review and assist with the implementation of HR policies and practices that align with the company's goals and values and which increase efficiency and productivity Advise on remuneration and reward packages to ensure both competitiveness and fairness Utilise the HR software system (HiBob) to maximum potential, to minimise HR administration and provide people data, e.g., staff turnover, absence, etc Provide first line advice on a range of HR issues for employees and managers Manage complex employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, redundancy and Settlement Agreements as required Support local Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG initiatives to ensure local activities are aligned to company strategy Champion EDI initiatives Experience: A self-starter with demonstrable experience in an equivalent role CIPD Level 5 qualified/willing to work towards, or equivalent People oriented, with excellent active listening, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with the ability to tactfully and thoughtfully manage complex and difficult situations. Excellent current knowledge of UK employment law legislation Global experience in the US or Singapore would be a nice to have, but not a necessity Strong leadership and management skills. Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail Self-motivated and able to work alone as and when required In return we offer: Discretionary Bonus Scheme (20% of annual salary) Volunteering Leave Life Assurance Pension Scheme Hybrid working Study support and sponsorship(CIPD or equivalent) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Scheme 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme Season Ticket Loan Social events, travel opportunities and much more If you excel in building strong relationships, thrive in a very fast-moving environment, and are passionate about people and HR, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our growing team. We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration. AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity. (NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)