Job Profile
Vista Global integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all key aspects of business aviation: guaranteed and On Demand global flight coverage; aircraft leasing and finance; and cutting-edge aviation technology.
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager, based in Farnborough, to provide comprehensive HR support to a range of commercial departments in the UK, with some reach into Hong Kong and UAE.
Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. As a Company with “start-up” origins, we are looking for a practically minded individual who will foster the Company’s vibrant and entrepreneurial culture and be highly flexible in their approach.
Your Responsibilities
This is a very operationally focused generalist role with a broad remit of responsibilities and exposure.
- Building strong relationships with senior leaders and managers in order to position yourself as their trusted advisor.
- Aid decision making by providing high-quality, business-focused coaching and advice across all areas of HR.
- Keep company policies up-to-date and ensure ongoing compliance with current legal requirements and Company policies. Recommending new policies, approaches and procedures as required.
- Coach managers on company policies and procedures, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
- Support managers in all performance review processes.
- Prepare contracts, documents and letters as required.
- Present weekly induction sessions to ensure that all new employees are welcomed into the company.
- Provide advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that each case is handled fairly and in line with best practice.
- Advise and oversee immigration processes in the UK ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance on the administration of payroll and employee benefits.
- Regularly review benefit offerings to ensure that these remain competitive.
- Work alongside the Talent Acquisition Specialist on recruitment and selection.
- Oversee all exit interviews.
- Facilitate change management activities as required.
- Play an integral role in the Group HR team and contribute to the development of HR strategy and plans – for example, in the areas of performance management, reward and recognition, and learning and development.
- Undertake HR projects as required.
- Office Management of the Farnborough office.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Educated to degree level and with a full CIPD qualification.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a generalist role.
- A proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with senior leaders, managers, and employees alike.
- A strong working knowledge of UK Employment Legislation.
- Having worked previously in aviation or manufacturing.