HR Administrator in Gloucester

HR Administrator

Location: Gloucester

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About the Role:

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support key HR activities across the employee lifecycle. You'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate employee records, managing HR systems and processes, and delivering an excellent employee experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, technology, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and prepare HR documentation in line with company policies and employment legislation.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, delivering a professional and customer-focused service to employees and managers.
• Manage and maintain HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Produce HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to support business and HR decision-making.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and communication initiatives across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline administration, and enhance the employee experience through digital solutions.
• Support HR projects, system updates, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HR policies, and audit requirements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while contributing to a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing HR team.

What You'll Bring:

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of HRMS and digital business systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Organised with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to drive process improvements and adopt digital tools.
• High level of discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Proactive, committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• CIPD or Business Administration Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience in an HR department, shared services, or supporting HR systems projects.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HR compliance, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Experience with Lean or continuous/process improvement methods.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Get involved:

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• STEM ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Charity Partnerships
• Wellbeing Programs