HR Administrator

Safran UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran UK, based in Gloucester, is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to support the employee lifecycle across onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding. You will maintain accurate records, manage HR systems, and deliver a professional employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

As part of a global aerospace leader, you will contribute to diversity, innovation and continuous improvement, using digital tools and data to enhance people processes across the business.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

HR administration

Data analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRMS software

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

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.

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.