People Professional
Permanent - Fulltime - Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DEO - Location: Crawley I Hybrid
About AerFin
AerFin is a global aviation aftermarket specialist. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines and components, helping customers maximise asset value while providing cost-effective solutions to airlines, lessors and MROs. Through our technical expertise, industry knowledge and high-performance culture, we deliver quality, safety and value to more than 600 customers worldwide. With hubs across Europe, Asia and the USA, we're well placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.
About the role
Ready to do HR differently? We're not looking for someone to simply follow processes.
We're looking for someone who questions them. Someone who sees a problem and thinks, "There has to be a better way." Someone who gets excited about AI, automation, employee experience, self-service, smarter systems, and helping managers spend less time on admin and more time leading their teams.
This is an opportunity to join a People team that is actively reshaping how HR is delivered across the business. You'll have the freedom to challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and help build a modern People function that empowers managers, enhances the employee experience, and embraces technology to make work better.
What You'll Be Doing
Work with managers and employees to provide practical HR support and guidance.
Support manager with employee relations cases coaching and guiding using ACAS best practice
Work autonomously Improve, simplify and automate People processes.
Drive AI, technology and digital solutions across the People function.
Create tools, resources and self-service solutions that empower managers.
Challenge outdated ways of working and introduce innovative alternatives.
Use data, insight and curiosity to solve complex people problems.
Contribute to transformation projects that improve how HR supports the business.
What We're Looking For
Thinks differently and challenges the norm.
Loves solving problems and untangling complexity.
Is curious about AI, automation and the future of HR.
Gets energy from improving processes and creating better experiences.
Enjoys empowering managers rather than creating dependency.
Has experience in ER, HR Systems or Process Improvement.
Wants the autonomy to make a genuine impact.
In return we offer:
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
28 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
Volunteering Leave
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Scheme
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
Grandternity Leave
Appreciation & Festive Reward
Social events and much more
Why join us?
Because this isn't a traditional HR role. It's an opportunity to help redefine how People teams create value. You'll be trusted to experiment, challenge, innovate and drive change that makes a real difference to the business and its people. If you've ever looked at an HR process and thought, "there must be a better way" — we'd love to hear from you.
We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.
- Department
- HR/Recruitment/L&D
- Locations
- Crawley
- Remote status
- Hybrid