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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

HR Business Partner 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/2/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Mobile, AL, USA
In PersonOn-site 100% with travel up to 15%.
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a combination of education and appropriate work experience is required.
  • Three years of progressive human resources experience in a Center of Excellence or generalist role are required.
  • Experience with human resources information system tools such as ADP, Workday, or SAP is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% is required.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required.
  • The role requires daily ability to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment displays, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
  • The role requires daily ability to hear conversations in person and through teleconference or phone, including safety warnings or alarms on the production floor.
  • The role requires daily ability to speak in conversations and meetings and deliver information.
  • The role requires daily operation of office and personal electronic equipment and some production tools, including hydraulic lifts.
  • The role requires rare carrying and lifting of documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment, and similar items weighing up to 30 pounds or 14 kilograms.
  • The role requires rare pushing and pulling of small office furniture, equipment, and tools.
  • The role requires daily sitting for extended periods during meetings and computer work.
  • The role requires rare squatting or kneeling to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • The role requires daily standing for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
  • The role requires daily walking through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
  • Required personal protective equipment includes appropriate hearing and eye protection when visiting the shop floor.
Responsibilities
  • Proactively implement solutions for organizational challenges and opportunities and advise leadership on people-related risks.
  • Collaborate with leadership to integrate human resources strategies with overarching business objectives.
  • Partner with business leaders to translate organizational goals into actionable human resources plans.
  • Influence strategic direction through an understanding of people-related needs.
  • Provide guidance and advisement to managers and employees across compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
  • Deliver high-quality, customer-focused human resources service.
  • Engage with employees, listen to their concerns, and respond appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Provide leadership on human resources best practices and support managers in handling personnel matters, including legal and ethical compliance.
  • Guide and support employees in their career journeys by translating development goals into tangible progress.
  • Engage in workforce planning and development initiatives.
  • Contribute to strategic headcount and talent development efforts.
  • Support workforce sizing and capability-enhancement initiatives.
  • Facilitate the integration of new employees and contribute to a smooth onboarding experience.
  • Support innovative solutions and creative problem-solving for change-management efforts.
  • Interpret and cascade relevant business information to the Center of Excellence for creation of design solutions.
  • Act as a conduit between the Center of Excellence and end users by helping each understand the other's business needs.
  • Identify and address potential resistance to change while considering organizational culture and the business landscape.
  • Build interpersonal connections to gather feedback and cultivate organizational buy-in.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of aerospace experience.
  • One year of experience working in a multifunctional international environment.
  • Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional certification.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 3%

2 year growth

↑ 5%
The Register
Sep 30th, 2026
Airbus A350F freighter completes maiden flight with 4.3m cargo door for servers

Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its A350F freighter, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity cargo aircraft. The plane took off from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, flying for four hours and ten minutes and reaching 25,000 feet. The A350F can carry a payload of 109 tonnes, compared to 64 tonnes for the existing A330F. It features a 4.3-metre cargo door large enough to accommodate turbofan engines and high-density computer servers. Airbus claims the A350F is more efficient than Boeing's rival 777F, despite having slightly less capacity. The company has already received orders for 115 A350Fs. A second test aircraft is nearly complete as Airbus begins the certification process requiring hundreds of test flights.

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Airbus and Qantas back $30M funding for Australian SAF developer Jet Zero

Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million to advance Project Ulysses, a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel refinery in Townsville. The funding round was backed by institutional investors including Qantas and Airbus, both returning investors from 2023. South Korean company Posco International joined as a new strategic investor, with the parties exploring opportunities in fuel offtake, infrastructure and feedstock. The capital will fund completion of Front-End Engineering Design and support the project's progress towards Final Investment Decision and construction. Founded in 2021 by Ed Mason, Jet Zero develops biofuels production capacity in regional Australia. The project has received its final Development Permit Decision Notice from Queensland's Office of the Coordinator-General. It is expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent operational roles.

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Sep 6th, 2026
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Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
Airbus shelves stricter office return plan after Spanish union strikes

Airbus has postponed its plan to reduce remote working after strikes by Spanish unions, Reuters reports. The aerospace manufacturer will allow employees to continue working from home an average of two days per week, shelving indefinitely a push to limit remote work to one day. Chief Executive Guillaume Faury had sought to require white-collar staff on-site four days weekly by September, citing the need for knowledge transfer. Spanish unions said roughly 40% of Airbus's 14,000 Spanish employees have walked out over remote work policies, transport, leave and wages. An Airbus spokesperson said the company would implement the transition "more gradually" based on employee feedback. French unions estimate a quarter to a third of Airbus's workforce has been hired in the past three years. Aircraft production has not been affected by the disruptions.