Position Summary

Are you an early‑career HRBP ready to step up in a global, engineering‑driven company that invests in people and development? Join Parker Meggitt Fareham to help shape the people agenda for Manufacturing Operations.

Parker Meggitt Fareham is a precision aerospace site of ~320 employees delivering 160M+ in revenue. We manufacture, repair and support components and systems for airframes, engines and the afterspanet across commercial and defence sectors, operating to exacting aerospace quality standards.

About the roleReporting to the Site HR Manager and being part of a four‑person HR team, you will act as a business partner to operational leaders, supporting ~150 employees. You’ll own the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle and lead workforce planning, talent management, engagement and organisational development while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Why this role matters

• Influence: be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and support the people strategy to drive site performance.
• Impact: lead visible programmes (talent pipelines, succession, DE&I, compliance) with real business outcomes.
• Development: work in a skilled HR team with mentoring opportunities and responsibility for an HR Apprentice.
• Supportive culture: inclusive environment committed to wellbeing and learning.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, performance, retention and offboarding.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and development plans; organise career fairs and inductions.
• Advise managers on employee relations, absence management and complex casework (ACAS/legal/Occupational Health liaison).
• Lead engagement, DE&I and CSR initiatives and manage recognition programmes.
• Coordinate mandatory and job‑specific training and support pay review inputs.
• Maintain HR systems, analyse people data, support audits (BMS) and manage health surveillance administration.
• Represent HR on cross‑functional projects and lead change initiatives site‑wide.
• Mentor and supervise the HR Apprentice.

About you

• Degree or equivalent experience; with a CIPD level 7.
• Commercial HR experience, ideally in manufacturing/operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and employee‑relations skills.
• Data‑led decision making and knowledge of UK employment law and BPSS.
• Able to travel occasionally to other UK sites.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Clear career development and learning opportunities.
• A chance to make a tangible difference in a fast‑moving, safety‑conscious manufacturing environment.
• An inclusive workplace that supports reasonable adjustments.