People Business Partner (Maternity Cover)
Position Summary
At Metrea, people power mission success. We hire world-class engineers, data scientists, and synthetic environment specialists—and build an environment where they thrive and deliver critical effects worldwide.
Our Digital and Synthetics domain spans simulation, data, and digital engineering, delivering mission-critical capability worldwide. We're looking for a People Partner to join our D&S team on maternity cover. You'll partner directly with D&S leaders on workforce strategy, organisational design, and talent plans, while shaping people policies and building scalable solutions as we grow. This isn't a typical HR role, it's a chance to influence and problem-solve at the heart of a mission that impacts global security. While this role is initially offered as maternity cover, there may be scope for it to evolve into a permanent position within Metrea.
If you thrive on trust, impact, and unlocking potential in others, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Partner with Digital and Synthetic and enterprise leaders in the UK/EU and US to shape workforce strategy, organization design, and leadership capability as we grow
Build trusted relationships with people leaders and employees, driving engagement, performance, and a culture of accountability
Support our Talent Acquisition and People development teammates and continuously improve our recruiting, onboarding and employee experience across the UK/EU D&S domain
Guide and resolve complex employee relations matters, coaching leaders and supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and compliance
Collaborate with the People Development and Total Rewards teams to deliver talent, reward, and capability programs that scale with growth and tackle the complexities of multi jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with regional labour laws while embedding best practice people processes
Act as a change partner during organizational growth and transformation, helping leaders and teams navigate change with confidence
What You Bring
Solid knowledge of UK employment law, with confidence navigating complex, cross-border people issues. European employment law experience (Sweden and Poland) is highly desirable
A track record of building trust and credibility quickly with senior leaders, managers, and employees
Flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment
Experience shaping and delivering people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle—workforce planning, talent, engagement, and employee relations
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
A practical, hands-on mindset—comfortable with both strategy and rolling up your sleeves when needed
High integrity, discretion, and a commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams
Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues as a Human Resource Business Partner, People Business Partner, or equivalent
Experience in Aerospace/aviation or software industry is desirable
CIPD accreditation or equivalent
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs and HRIS
Benefits
Private Medical Insurance
Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrificed pension scheme
Free lunch on office days
30 days annual PTO plus b/h
Bonus Scheme
Personal development opportunities
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
The employee will have the legal right to work in the UK and will be able to produce right to work documentation.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Management Limited (MAM)is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Work Environment
London, Hammersmith, 3 days per week in office
Travel
5-10%