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Absence Advisor

Belfast, Northern Ireland Job ID 2026-16313 Category Human Resources Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 24, 2026
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.


At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Human Resources Absence Advisor

£39,931 with incremental increases

These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

· 36 hour working week (half day Friday)

· Generous holidays

· Range of flexible schedules

· Professional development and growth

· Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement

· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

· Generous life cover and employee assistance program

· Company occupational sick scheme

· On site Occupational Health Department

· Free car parking

· Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This role plays a key part in strengthening Short Brothers, a Boeing Company’s approach to optimising employee attendance by working collaboratively with employees, leaders and key stakeholders such as Occupational Health, Human Resources and operational teams to drive effective strategies which optimise employee attendance.

The Absence Advisor will champion proactive strategies that optimise attendance, promote wellbeing and will equip line managers with the capabilities required to hold meaningful conversations.

They will ensure a strong governance framework is in place, underpinned by clear reporting, insightful data analytics, and regular functional and site-level reviews.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Contribute to strategic discussions in relation to optimising attendance based on knowledge gained through practical experience and research/benchmarking activities.

· Periodically review internal procedures, measure against best practise and update accordingly.

· Prepare absence reports for functional and site reviews which provide clear visibility of the status, absence trends etc.

· Case management of long-term sickness absence by liaising with Occupational health, Employees, Line Managers and Human Resources to map out a collaborative way forward.

· Progress medical capability case discussions to successful conclusion.

· Conduct welfare meetings with employees and managers supporting employee wellbeing and enabling their return to work.

· Assist managers with return-to-work plans, phased returns and temporary medical restrictions.

· Support monthly review of attendance improvement program, update relevant absence information in the HR systems and act as HR representative in formal review meetings.

· Train and coach managers on absence management’s end to end process with a focus on working proactively with employees to optimise attendance at work.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

· Educated to HNC or equivalent AND a minimum of 4 years relevant experience within a HR function.

· Knowledge and experience of absence procedures and an appropriate understanding of relevant legislation.

· Ability to develop working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.

· Good interpersonal and influencing skills.

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Excel.

· Experience using HR systems such as SAP or equivalent.

Desirable:

· Have achieved OR currently working towards a CIPD qualification.

Completed applications must be submitted by 4pm Tuesday 10th March 2026

Please Note:

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.


Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position


Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

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  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
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