Assistant Project Manager

Location: Belfast - hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site (based on full time hours)

Working hours: Full time or part time hours available

Are you at the beginning of your career in HR, looking for a role that will give you exposure to a broad range of activities, as well as forming a path for career progression? Do you possess an aptitude for analysing and interpreting data to effectively convey a compelling narrative? Then look no further…

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our HR function within our Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK team in Belfast.

What the role has to offer:

• Exposure to a diverse array of Human Resources activities, designed to enhance your experience and knowledge.
• Collaboration with a highly esteemed team dedicated to supporting your learning and development.
• Defined opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site and 2 days remote – full-time equivalent).

Core Benefits:

• On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Key responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Provide, analyse and interpret people-data for statutory and business reporting requirements. Collate data for legislative reporting, including Equality monitoring and annual NI-specific returns. Support queries around our employees under “Collective Agreement” & increments. Coordinate and process promotions and salary increases for the “collective” population. Conduct research, compile reports, data, and presentations.
• Communication and Event Support: Liaise with the Internal Communications Business Partner to proactively plan communication initiatives around our people activities to encourage strong engagement and uptake. Organise the facilitation of our “Aspire To Be” programme and other internal/external events.
• HR Support: Understand and support HR objectives and policies. Assist in employee queries and champion HR processes. Network within the organisation and understand the Executive Committee’s objectives. Provide administrative support to the HR Director, including diary management, travel bookings, and email management. Organise meetings across time zones, produce agendas and reports, and take minutes/actions.

About you:

At the outset of a career in Human Resources, you may be a recent graduate with a degree in HR or a related business field, or possess experience as an HR Assistant or Advisor, seeking opportunities to enhance and diversify your skill set.

You should also possess:

• Extensive experience in data analysis, interpretation, and the provision of analytics.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and address team demands proactively.
• Confidence in engaging with individuals across all organisational levels, particularly senior business leaders and Directors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Security Clearance statement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.