Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Location: Braintree, Great Notley

Salary & Benefits: potential for 12% Group bonus, Site level profit share, pension and enhanced family-friendly policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we’d love you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our senior management team as a Human Resources Manager at our Braintree site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We support your ambitions with development, career planning and mobility.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Your Role

As Human Resources Manager, you will provide strategic and operational HR support to employees and the Executive Committee, managing a team of two (HR & HSE). You will oversee the full employee lifecycle and all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aspects for a perimeter of 90 staff members.

Key responsibilities include:

HR Administration:

• Lead payroll, compensation & benefits, HRIS data management, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with HMRC.
• Manage training systems and ensure regulatory training targets are met.
• Maintain HR records in line with UK Data Protection laws.

Manager Support:

• Advise managers on employment law, recruitment, performance reviews, and employee relations.
• Support onboarding, absence management, disciplinary processes, and retention strategies.

Employee Development:

• Promote internal mobility and manage external recruitment.
• Drive career path planning and maintain job descriptions.

HR Strategy & Policy:

• Lead annual performance and salary review campaigns.
• Conduct people reviews and talent identification.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and Safran policies.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Supervise HSE standards and initiatives.
• Promote wellbeing and quality of work life through steering committees.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in HR management, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience managing payroll and HR systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Experience in HSE management
• CIPD qualification or equivalent
• Familiarity with aerospace or industrial sectors

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that’s crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Get involved: Braintree Site

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Wellbeing at Work Committee, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.