HR Manager (ref: HRM0225)

Bright ideas. Brilliant Solutions.

STG Aerospace is trusted by the Aerospace industry for emergency exit marking and cabin lighting solutions. Established in 1995, we have a strong heritage in the design, manufacture and certification of system solutions.  Our lighting solutions are line-fit for most aircraft manufacturers (including Airbus, Boeing & Embraer) and are operating on over 10,000 aircraft with over 300 airlines worldwide.

As a specialist aerospace manufacturer, we push the limits of design and problem solving, through international collaboration, trusted technical experience and a shared sense of purpose.

Heads-Up technologies, STG’s parent company based in Texas, USA, offers lighting and cabin management solutions to the business aviation industry. While sister company, ALTO Aviation brings audio expertise to the mix. The HUT Group collective purpose is to create an unparalleled flying experience and save lives.

The role reports to the Global Head of HR (in Dallas, Texas).

 

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday + applicable UK Bank Holidays
• Working Hours (unless specified) are 37.5 hours per week with a 1pm Friday finish
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

 

Managing the UK HR function

Provide HR and general administrative support for the business, as well as basic HR advice to line managers to be delivered on-site as follows, as well as (not exhaustive):

• Responsible for the employee lifecycle from recruitment and on-boarding of employees through to exiting of employees.
• Supporting line managers on basic employee relations processes, such as disciplinary, grievance, capability and termination, providing guidance and ensuring processes are completed to mitigate risk to the business. (For more complex HR legal matters, an external lawyer will provide confidential counsel to the role holder).
• Assisting line managers with their team’s development and contributing to overall company succession planning.
• Undertake various HR administration tasks, such as coordinating training events and supporting Company-wide survey and action plans.
• Creating and validating the monthly payroll summary for the Finance Department, ensuring all calculations are accurate, compliant with UK payroll regulations, and clearly documented for review. Must be able to effectively communicate payroll details and potential issues across teams, including US-based stakeholders, to facilitate timely decision-making.
• Leading ad hoc HR projects, such as compiling documentation for pay reviews, as well as administering the annual discretionary Company Bonus Scheme and updating the Staff Handbook when appropriate. (A basic understanding of employment law and interest in its development is required).
• Assisting the Head of Technical, Compliance & Quality on ad hoc health and safety administrative tasks.
• Ensuring clear and concise communication of key HR and payroll-related updates across UK and US teams. The role requires the ability to adapt communication style for an international audience, balancing professional detail with clarity to support efficient decision-making.

 

Staff Wellbeing

Acting as an advocate and promoter for mental health and wellbeing throughout the business:

• Provide an onsite presence for staff, acting as a Mental Health First Aider, to offer guidance and direct staff to appropriate support services.
• Promoting, developing and supporting the company’s employee welfare initiatives, ensuring effective and consistent communication both on-site and electronically.
• Leading our wellness Wednesday activities in collaboration with group-level HR.
• Maintaining approachability as a core value, fostering a culture of open communication and trust with employees at all levels.

 

Key Experiences/Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work proactively and independently to complete tasks and projects on time with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, underpinned by high emotional intelligence and empathy, with a focus on approachability and proactive communication.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present HR and payroll-related insights to an international audience, including US-based teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a global/multi-region environment, ensuring professional and efficient communication across time zones (primarily between the UK and the US).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with data analysis, payroll reconciliation, and HR-related analytics. Familiarity with formulas such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables is preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll processing or working closely with finance teams on payroll reconciliation is highly desirable.
• A positive and professional approach, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust within the organization.

 

Underpinning Core Values

• Integrity: Take care of our employees & customers
• Teamwork: Work together towards a common goal
• Excellence: Drive to be the best in all that we do
• Expertise: Leverage our breadth of technical capability

 

What will help you succeed?

• Be driven by excellence & attention to detail
• Be energetic & creative
• Demonstrate a 'Can do' attitude
• Self-motivated/self-starter
• Be flexible and work as part of a team.

 

Please provide your CV to ukjobs@stgaerospace.com and quote job reference HRM0225.  

We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company; it is at the heart of our core values. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.