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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Head of HR and Workplace

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChengdu, Sichuan, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above is required.
  • At least 5 years of human resources or site service work and leadership experience is required; aviation-industry and multinational-company experience is preferred.
  • Fluent English is required, including reading, writing, and speaking, along with familiarity with relevant regulations.
  • Proficiency in industrial, aeronautical, and environmental ISO standards and EHS regulations is required.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework in countries of operation for site service and human resources domains is required.
  • Specific knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul field is required.
  • A basic understanding of electricity, water treatment, industrial buildings and equipment such as overhead cranes and industrial doors, airport safety, or fire safety is required.
  • Project management ability is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the overarching organizational strategy and actionable implementation plans for people-related goals.
  • Lead company-wide EHS, establish safety policy, and maintain employee health.
  • Establish an aircraft-recycling usage system in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • Communicate with production and other internal customers to clarify requests and provide appropriate site management services at the right time.
  • Deliver EHS and security training to employees and contractors to build safety and security awareness and promote self-discipline.
  • Deliver qualified security, facility management, and EHS services to meet site business needs.
  • Report consumption and dangerous-waste amounts to customers and drive site-wide savings activities.
  • Define HR procedures and ensure compliance with local legal requirements and applicable policy guidance.
  • Ensure the company follows Airbus China HR campaigns, including performance, salary, team, and resource reviews.
  • Lead local HR team members in providing recruitment, training, employee case handling, certification and staffing, personnel-file administration, employee discipline management, HR policy explanation and implementation, payroll, and compensation analysis.
  • Serve as the local Human Resources and Workplace point of contact with the Roof Center of Expertise on HR governance, HR policy, and global mobility management.
  • Ensure employee payroll is processed within defined timeframes through the team.
  • Ensure recruitment policies and processes align with Airbus guidance.
  • Design, implement, and revise dedicated employee salary structures and schemes with the Roof Compensation and Benefits team, using industry references.
  • Advise business teams on HR matters and policy.
  • Establish compliant local HR practices, direct Airbus China HR initiatives, and lead site HR services including recruitment, payroll, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
  • Partner with the Roof Center of Expertise to advise business leadership and advance corporate strategic objectives.
  • Lead site security management to protect assets, employees, facilities, and reputation in compliance with site security plans.
  • Lead the site security team in protecting employees, information, technological heritage, products, facilities, and reputation against hostile acts.
  • Manage security of the Chengdu site and its assets, including firefighting.
  • Define and enforce security policies for people and property.
  • Implement occupational health and safety and environmental management systems to maintain a safe, clean, and energy-efficient production environment.
  • Implement Airbus EHS policies, directives, and procedures; support development of company regulations; monitor environmental regulations; and establish relevant KPIs.
  • Assist the business in identifying applicable EHS legal requirements and potential EHS impacts, hazards, and risks.
  • Work with the Part-145 Safety and Quality Department to meet legal requirements and control EHS impacts and risks.
  • Communicate, promote, and train to embed health and safety in the business culture and drive systematic adherence to standards.
  • Lead EHS improvement actions and supervise accident follow-up.
  • Ensure environmental compliance of existing infrastructure and development projects.
  • Lead site waste management, particularly waste from group recycling activities, in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Monitor energy performance and execute approved investment plans.
  • Implement required facilities and manage project execution, budgets, schedules, and data protection.
  • Partner with procurement on site management subcontracting and enforce Airbus policies with contractors.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance of facilities and equipment within the role's scope.
  • Manage service suppliers, including shuttle bus, on-site maintenance, and travel services.
  • Work with procurement to establish subcontracts for site management services.
  • Communicate with and coach the team to develop skills, maintain engagement, and build a high-performance team.
  • Plan and execute appropriate team training programs.
  • Ensure site regulatory compliance and coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities, including security, environmental, and fire authorities.
  • Establish SMART goals, monitor service KPIs, and perform additional ad hoc management duties.
  • Complete additional duties assigned by management.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by the manager.
  • Ensure timely completion of budget-planning processes.
  • Maintain oversight of the operational budget to keep it healthy and on track.
  • Ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable workplace while optimizing energy expenditures.
  • Deliver required entity outputs and results for organizational HR campaigns.
  • Address client requirements within designated timeframes.
  • Achieve EHS targets through dedicated site commitment and active support.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and conducive operational workspace.
  • Maintain a comfortable working atmosphere while optimizing total energy expenditures.
  • Secure a safe operating environment.
  • Fully implement the EHS management system.
  • Maintain secure site property and production activity.
  • Provide a comfortable work environment and ensure facility availability.
  • Ensure onboarding meets recruitment needs and manage the employee lifecycle, including mobility, performance management, transfers, promotions, and departures.
  • Deliver HR solutions on request.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working experience in supplier management and project management is preferred.
  • Experience in dangerous goods management is preferred.
  • Registration as an intermediate-level or higher safety engineer, or CCAR-398 certification, is preferred.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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