HR Business Partnering Manager

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

As HR Business Partnering Manager you will lead a senior team of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) delivering strategic HR support across complex, technical and business focused client groups spanning two distinct lines of business and two main sites. Operating within a matrixed HR model, the role partners closely with peer HR leaders in Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards to ensure integrated, business aligned people solutions.

The role is accountable for the quality, consistency, and impact of HR Business Partnering, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and an escalation point for complex or sensitive people matters. This position requires strong business acumen, influence, and adaptability in a growing, high-performance environment.

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You will bring your experience as a HR leader who is comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving environments and partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders. You bring the ability to simplify ambiguity, create calm under pressure, and help your team set and manage priorities.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand commercial drivers and translate business goals into clear, practical people strategies
• A proven track record of leading and developing senior HR professionals, setting high standards while empowering others to deliver
• The ability to build trusted, impactful relationships with leaders at all levels through care, credibility, curiosity, and consistency
• Success influencing without authority
• Confidence operating in situations involving complexity, ambiguity and change, bringing structure, clarity, and calm
• Experience navigating high-pressure or sensitive people matters, balancing risk, empathy, and business outcomes
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to cut through noise and drive effective decision-making
• High levels of adaptability, resilience, and emotional intelligence

Preferred Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Management, Leadership, or Organisational Development (desirable)
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior-level HR experience (preferred)
• Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development

Salary for this position is £60,000 to £77,500, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 3 days a week on site.

This role can be based at either of our main sites, Oakdale, South Wales or St Leonards on Sea, Hastings.  We have HR teams based at both sites and a level of travel would be expected.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.