Hr Administrators X 3 in Salisbury

On behalf of the DSTL, we are looking for HR Administrators x3 - (Inside IR35/PAYE) for a 12-month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 days per week working from the Salisbury office

DSTL is the Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s science and technology organisation, providing unique expertise, crucial insights and delivering battle-winning solutions for the benefit of the nation and allies.

DSTL is one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field.

DSTL supplies specialist and sensitive services to MOD and wider government, working collaboratively with external partners in industry and academia and worldwide, providing expert research, specialist advice and invaluable operational support.

As HR Administrators x3 - (Inside IR35/PAYE), your main responsibilities will be:

1st Line HR Support

• Respond to routine HR queries from employees and managers, including questions about policies, procedures, and employee benefits.
• Provide guidance on HR processes such as leave requests, payroll enquiries, and basic employee relations issues.
• Maintain accurate records of all queries and resolutions.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse HR queries to identify trends and common issues.
• Prepare regular reports on query trends and provide insights to the HR team to inform decision-making.
• Assist in the development of strategies to address recurring HR issues based on data analysis.

HR Administration

• Ensure all HR documentation is up-to-date and accurately maintained.
• Support the preparation of HR reports and metrics for senior management.
• Assist with the recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions,
• coordinating interviews, and managing onboarding processes.
• Assist with the learning and development process, including processing requests,
• liaising with commercial, producing requisitions and processing invoices etc.
• Employee

Engagement:
* Contribute to the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives
* Provide support for HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving the overall employee experience.

• Compliance and
• Best

Practices:
* Ensure all HR activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
* Stay updated on HR best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes.

Essential

• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders or customers.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Understanding of basic continuous improvement principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident with the use of Microsoft programmes such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point.

Desirable

• SC Clearance
• Experience of working in an HR or Corporate Services role.
• Experience responding to routine HR queries related to leave, payroll, and benefits
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats.

For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role.

If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DSTL guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DSTL guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.

As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

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