HR Support Apprentice

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

What will I be doing?
The apprenticeship will follow a structured process of Human Resource Support Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3) with a Distance Learning Training Provider combined with practical support within the HR Business Partner and Employee Relations team.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the HR Business Partner team in delivery of day to day tasks across the whole employee journey
2. Maintain & use HR systems to keep records
3. Help the business make HR changes
4. Work in a range of areas including recruitment, onboarding, HR planning, HR reporting & analysis, employee relations
5. Support key projects within HR

Complementary Description

What we will give you?
• An early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world’s third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021. 
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Job Requirements

What do you need from me?
Essential
• Minimum of 3 ‘A’ Levels in relevant discipline
• A keen interest in HR
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, hard-working individual with excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team and on your own will be key to your success.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft office)
• Desire to learn and develop within HR
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and ability to remain compliant

Desirable
• Analytical skills

What’s my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check’

Specificity of the job

Occasional travel to other sites or events for development