Human Resources Coordinator in Farnborough

At QinetiQ we are creating tomorrow’s defence technology to protect lives. Join us as an HR Coordinator at our Farnborough site and work with cutting‑edge technology and brilliant minds.

Role Purpose

The HR Process Co‑ordinator delivers and coordinates complex HR administrative services across the employee lifecycle, reward, benefits and organisation development administration, and cyclical people processes. The role ensures operational excellence, compliance and continuous improvement in employee experience, system workflows and service metrics.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high‑quality HR operational services across the full employee lifecycle.
• Maintain workflows in Success Factors and support Workday configuration and reporting.
• Collaborate with People Partners, Reward, Organisation Development, IT, Payroll and Recruitment to resolve issues efficiently.
• Identify improvement opportunities in process, system and experience and support implementation of enhanced service models.
• Ensure governance audit obligations are fulfilled through effective admin and control.
• Act as the escalation point for complex, ambiguous or high‑risk service queries.
• Produce HR dashboards and reporting packs; deliver cyclical performance, reward and attrition data.
• Support onboarding, training and capability development of colleagues through coaching and best practice sharing.

Key Capabilities / Knowledge

• Core QinetiQ competency framework (Business, Personal, Leadership).
• Technical capability in Success Factors (basic configuration and reporting).
• Ability to coordinate and deliver across multiple service lines simultaneously.
• Professional credibility in engaging with senior stakeholders and SMEs.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to work under time constraints and tight deadlines.
• Decision‑making based on own knowledge and experience.

Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in HR operations or employee services, ideally in a shared service or COE‑linked environment.
• Familiarity with Success Factors workflows and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle and cyclical HR processes.
• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience preferred).
• Ability to manage high volumes with strong attention to detail and judgement.

Role Tasks (include but not solely)

• AskHR query triage and resolution.
• Job evaluation admin and JD collation.
• Bonus letters and reward statements.
• Compressed working admin.
• QinetiQ Hardship Fund admin.
• Workday reporting support.
• Occupation Health referrals and progress management.
• Organisational Development activity and support.
• Pensions administration.
• Annual cycle coordination and support (Performance Management, pay review, bonus).
• Interview scheduling and recruitment pack generation.
• Contract generation and offer management.
• Reference request fulfilment.
• Employee lifecycle changes (e.g., manager, hours, location, title).
• Off‑boarding (resignations, leaver communications, exit survey triggering).

Why Join QinetiQ?

We are growing into new markets worldwide. Our appetite for innovation and courage to tackle complex challenges makes QinetiQ an exciting place to build a career. You will experience a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Support for the Armed Forces community – honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining the Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community.

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

National Security Vetting: For further information on National Security Vetting, see the link below: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution – guidance for applicants (www.gov.uk).