HR Generalist - Ford Aerospace Ltd
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Position Overview & Specifications
At FORD Aerospace Ltd the human resources department is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a people person who wants to take the next steps of their career in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful human resources generalist to support our team in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The human resources generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits. At FORD Aerospace Ltd, we understand that our business thrives when our employees thrive, and it begins with hiring the right human resources generalist.
About Us
Ford Engineering are an award-winning specialist in the high precision machining and precision component manufacturing for the Aerospace, Components and Laminated Products industries. Our businesses provide a first-class, make-to-print turnkey service to a broad range of customers. With our foundations established in 1910, we are a trusted name within a wide range of aerospace engineering industries both at home and overseas.
At Ford we are a family business and we’ve always believed in the ethos that creates. Looking after our staff and developing our people to enable us to be the best. We have a strong history of training, apprenticeships and even set up our own academy with engineering Level 1 and Level 2 to support the North East Engineering Industries
What does this role involve?
- Lead all HR activity on site
- Review, assess and implement HR policies and procedures as necessary
- Take responsibility for Employee Relations
- Coach and support managers across the business to lead teams effectively
- Deliver Training and Development programs and initiatives
- Recruitment responsibilities, future proofing and talent attraction strategy
- Generalist HR activity
Why Join us?
If you choose an aerospace engineering career with us, we provide a supportive working environment and help you develop your existing skills and knowledge, as well as putting the tools in place for you to expand your abilities each day.
In addition to the base salary we also offer:
4 day working week (Monday – Thursday – 37.5 hours)
25 Days Holiday excluding bank holidays
Profit share scheme
Life Assurance
Company Pension plan
Long Service Awards
Perkbox
EAP
Company social events
Christmas Shutdown
What do we need from you?
- True Generalist experience – Self Starter with ability to work autonomously from filing up to strategic decision making
- Experience in a Manufacturing Industry
- Preferred CIPD Qualified – Level 3
- Comprehensive employment legislation knowledge
- Experienced in designing & updating HR policies and programmes
- Experience and confidence in delivering training programmes
- Stakeholder management skills
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Generalist - Ford Aerospace Ltd roles across SPIROL INDUSTRIES LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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