Ultra Electronics Group
Senior HR Business Partner
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Senior HR Business Partner – Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Communications Business)
Company
Ultra Intelligence & Communications Marconi Technologies/Communications Business
Powering Decision
Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.
About the Communications Business
By joining the Communications Business within Ultra I&C, your unique talents will be pivotal in shaping global communication for our dedicated warfighters. Your contributions will create cutting-edge solutions enabling precise, timely, and secure exchange of voice, video, and data communications for military applications—leveraging high-capacity tactical radio, advanced waveforms, and state-of-the-art satellite communications technology.
Job Description
Location & Work Arrangement
This role can be based at our sites in Tring or Burridge—flexible hybrid working options available.
The Opportunity
As the Ultra Communications division enters a new phase of growth and transformation (becoming Marconi Technologies), we are seeking a strategic and influential Senior HR Business Partner to shape and deliver the people agenda across our UK operations.
As a key member of both the Global HR Team and UK Leadership Team, you will:
- Drive organisational performance
- Strengthen our team culture
- Enable our teams to thrive
While focused on the UK and reporting to the Vice President for the UK, this role integrates with the broader HR team across Canada, the USA, and the UK, ensuring alignment and supporting integration of these operations.
- Occasional travel between sites may be required.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a forward-thinking HR leader to:
- Influence strategy
- Accelerate organisational development
- Help define the future of our business
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About Ultra Communications
Ultra Communications delivers resilient tactical communications, encryption, and AI-enabled solutions that:
- Secure, move, and make sense of data across all domains
- Empower decision-making and autonomy for operators
Our systems span the full tactical spectrum, from:
- Line-of-sight tactical radios
- Beyond-line-of-sight troposcatter
- Satellite communications
We have deployed thousands of systems to NATO and allied forces worldwide.
Through software solutions, we provide:
- Real-time situational awareness
- Integration of video, radar, audio, and cybersecurity inputs
- Unified, intuitive platforms delivering a single operational picture for smarter decision-making.
Our mission: Persistent visibility and mission-ready insight—anytime, anywhere—for safeguarding military bases and securing complex infrastructure.
About You
You are:
- A high-potential leader, excited to learn, innovate, and grow
- Strategic—able to balance long-term vision with immediate execution
- Detail-oriented—comfortable diving into operational aspects while keeping the big picture in focus
- Passionate about making meaningful impact through team collaboration
Ideal candidates thrive in agile environments where pace and delivery define success.
Skills, Experience, And Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience operating at HR Business Partner (HRBP) level in:
- Complex, technical, or multi-site environments
- Ideally within defense, engineering, or manufacturing
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent; Chartered CIPD (MCIPD/Chartered MCIPD) is highly desirable
- Additional advantage if qualified in:
- Coaching (ILM, EMCC, ICF)
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law with:
- Proven experience in managing complex employee relations matters
- Advising senior leaders on HR strategy
- Ability to shape culture, lead change, and implement:
- Performance frameworks
- Organisational development initiatives
- Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence all levels of the organisation
- Experience developing:
- HR policies
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Using HR data to inform decision-making
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Clearance & Mobility
- Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS or SC clearance
- Flexibility to work across UK sites and internationally
- Willingness for occasional travel
Security Notice
Due to the nature of our programs, candidates may need to:
- Obtain relevant security clearance
- Handle export-controlled material
Key Commitments
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Ultra I&C, we uphold respect, dignity, and fairness for all employees and applicants in full compliance with applicable laws.
Prohibited Discrimination
Our policies prohibit discrimination based on:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- Sex
- National origin
- Age
- Disability
- Genetic information
- Veteran status
- Any protected characteristic under applicable law
Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on business needs.
Contact & Accommodation
For support with your application, email: careers@ultra-ic.com
Reasonable accommodation request: If you require assistance during any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-ic.com.
Ref: #IC
We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300–.5 (a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination based on:
- Protected veteran status
- Disability status
- Race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin
- We commit to affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals without regard to these factors.
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