HR Manager

Job Title\: HR Manager

Location\: Scotstoun, hybrid - 3-4 days on site per week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: GG13

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

As HR Manager, you will be a trusted partner to operational leaders, helping them achieve high performance through their people, leadership capability, organisational effectiveness and systems of work. You will work closely with leaders at all levels to ensure the organisation is equipped to deliver today while building the capability required for the future.

Core duties\:

• Partnering with operational leaders to drive business performance through people.
• Supporting organisational transformation, change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coaching and challenging leaders to build high performing, engaged teams.
• Influencing workforce planning, capability development and succession strategies.
• Using people insights and data to inform decision making and improve business outcomes.

Essential skills\:

• Strong business partnering experience within an operational, manufacturing, engineering or programme environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
• A track record of delivering people solutions that enable business performance

The Team\:

Working within a fast paced delivery environment, you'll be closely connected to the product and what sets this role apart from others is its proximity to senior leaders driving the delivery of the Type 26 Programme. You'll operate as a trusted partner at the heart of the programme, while also benefiting from strong connections across the wider HR function, giving you exposure to a broad range of stakeholders, expertise and development opportunities.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 23rd October 2026