People Partner

Job Description

At Leonardo we have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join the team in Southampton. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Infrared Detectors with approx. 500 employees on site.

This People Partner role offers a real opportunity to make an impact by working closely with our Operations team to create an environment of trust, ownership and empowerment that energises employees to perform at their best.

This is a part time role offering great flexibility, both in working days and hours. You will be part of a wider UK People Team delivering first class expertise to a growing and exciting business.

What You Will Do As a People Partner

• You will support the Operations function in delivering and leading projects across a range of people areas including resourcing, employee engagement and performance management.
• You will support the wider People Team and functional leadership teams to mature and embed the UK People Plan.
• You will support the application of best people practice and the enhancement of leadership skills that align to Leonardo’s values and its People Management Fundamentals.
• You will facilitate workshops and coaching of leaders and managers.
• You will work alongside the outsourced HR provider to ensure a seamless delivery of operational and administrative People services.

What We Are Looking For

• A People professional with a track record of delivering positive people focussed change, ideally in an Operations/Manufacturing environment.
• The ability to engage and interact with all levels of the organisation and build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong Analytical and Data skills
• Proficient in use of IT – Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Power BI
• A team player who can work well with the local and the UK People team.
• The ability to work independently, multi task and deliver to tight deadlines.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location

GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid