Role and Responsibilities
We are recruiting for a People Advisor to join our commercial aviation Training Centre in Gatwick on a permanent and full-time contract. The position can offer hybrid working from home, up to 40%.
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. Our cutting-edge training and critical operations solutions empower pilots, airlines, defense and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. We’re proud to be the partner of choice for those operating in the most complex environments. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be. We digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and operations-support solutions.
In this position, the HR Advisor will collaborate with the HR Manager and the Area HRBP regarding all aspects of HR, including policy interpretation and design, performance management, employee relations, investigations, partnering with recruiting, HR reporting, rewards and recognition, compensation, employment law, training and development, talent management and succession planning, organizational planning, and key projects.
Key responsibilities
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Collaborates with the HR Manager and HRBP to deliver programs to support development, employee engagement and retention.
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Connects regularly with Group Leaders and Office Leadership to provide timely updates, discuss key people priorities, and collaborates to align people strategy with business needs
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Attends and presents at staff and leadership meetings
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Acts as point of contact for employees to get guidance or support related to our people practices, policies, and systems
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Collaborates with colleagues in the Centers of Expertise (COE) to deliver seamless client service across talent acquisition, mobility, total rewards, and learning & development
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Talent Acquisition (TA) - partners with TA team to ensure recruitment strategies are aligned with business needs; evaluates recruitment effectiveness, participates in interviews as required and helps drive recommendations in change of recruitment focus or strategy if necessary
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Uses a consultative approach to advise and coach supervisors on employee relations matters; systems implementation; performance management; company policies; and other people related topics
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Partners with and supports HR manager and HRBP in Works Council relations, including negotiations
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Works jointly with the HR Manager and HRBP on complex employee relations issues and support internal investigations as needed
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Coordinates office-wide presentations and trainings on a range of HR subject matters and facilitate as needed
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Coordinates payroll processing with third party provider, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with all applicable regulations
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Administers data in global HR systems, including HRIS, absence tracking, payroll, payroll and benefits, and trains and assists employees and supervisors on the use of these systems
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Manages new employee onboarding program with cross-discipline teams
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Conducts exit interviews
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Contributes to local and regional HR projects as needed
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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Minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 2 years of generalist experience and ideally knowledge of British employment law and practices.
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Experience of working in a matrix organisation (preferable)
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Fluent English skills, both written and spoken and other language would be an asset, preferably French
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Proficient in the use of HRIS, Outlook, and MS Office Suite applications
We offer a competitive benefits package to the successful candidate, including but not limited to private healthcare, employer pension contribution and a flexible holiday as well as flexible working policy in place.
Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.