Strategic HR Business Partner

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role:

Are you passionate about driving impactful HR strategies and fostering a positive organisational culture? ​ We’re looking for a Strategic HR Business Partner to join our People team and play a key role in aligning HR initiatives with business goals. ​

As a Strategic HR Business Partner, you’ll lead the relationship between the People function and senior leaders, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivering initiatives that create a productive and thriving workplace. ​ You’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our organisation by implementing HR strategies that support business success.

What you’ll do:

- Partner with senior leaders to deliver a strategic people plan for your business area
- Drive organisational change, talent management, and key people initiatives
- Analyse business performance data to identify opportunities for improvement ​
- Deliver impactful HR solutions that support up to 10,000 colleagues

What we're looking for:

- Resilient, collaborative, and influential professionals with a passion for learning.
- Expertise in leadership, strategic thinking, and organisational change management. ​
- Essential experience in generalist HR roles and IR, with CIPD preferred. 

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.