HR Administrator

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Safran is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to support the employee lifecycle, maintain records, manage HR systems and deliver an excellent employee experience. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and embracing digital solutions.

You will handle onboarding, changes, offboarding, reporting, and HR project support while ensuring data accuracy and policy compliance. A CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience providing end-to-end HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Familiar with HR policies, GDPR, and audit requirements.
• Ability to deliver accurate HR documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end HR administrative support across onboarding, contractual changes, employee relations and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and prepare HR documentation in line with policies and legislation.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries with professional, customer-focused service.
• Manage HR systems ensuring data accuracy, integrity and compliance.
• Produce HR reports, metrics and dashboards to support decisions.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and communication initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and adopt digital tools.
• Assist with HR projects, system updates, testing and continuous improvement.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and audit readiness.
• Build relationships with stakeholders within a collaborative HR team.

Skills

HR systems expertise

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CIPD or Business Administration Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

HRMS

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.,

• 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.
• 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.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking., 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.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.