HR Coordinator

Broadbean ATS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks an HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative support to the HR team. The role includes organizing internal meetings, preparing reports, and managing employee records. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while enjoying flexible work options and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private health care

Cash health plan

Holiday buy and sell

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Significant and demonstrable administrative experience required.
• Ownership of data ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Willingness to study for HR qualifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to HR functions.
• Support on HRIS and recruitment reporting.
• Assist in the development of presentations and coordination of meetings.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data ownership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE grades A to C / 5-7 in English and Mathematics

CIPD Diploma in HR Practice - Foundation Level 3

Job description

HR Coordinator (R10184971) Cheltenham, England

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Here, you are part our 1,000 strong team where we work side-by-side. Engineers next to Business Analysts. Accountants next to Data Scientists. Project Managers next to Business Partners. Leaders next to Graduates. It's this constant collaboration that allows us to tackle some of the biggest challenges in defence and critical security missions.

If you are looking for a career with meaning where you can make a difference to the nation’s security and support critical missions, then look no further.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide effective administrative support and assistance to the HR Leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Provides effective and dedicated administrative support to all the HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, HRBP and HR Operations.

Support the HR Operations Manager to produce a variety of regular and ad hoc HR and recruitment reports from the HRIS, absence and payroll system and RPO as required.

Support on all Workday system related development in the UK by carrying out any testing required thoroughly and efficiently within set timescales and assisting in the effective communication of relevant updates to the wider HR Team and business if relevant.

Support the team with the development of presentations.

Issue approved departmental HR communications to the wider business.

Organise and schedule internal/external meetings, including collective scheduling, the reservation of meeting rooms and associated requirements (such as equipment, stationery, connectivity arrangements)

Prepare meeting agendas, ensuring follow up on tasks and take minutes as required

Assist with organisation and delivery, when required, of in-house/off-site HR activities such as induction and early careers experience days

Manage and update employee records, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.

Assist in the development and administration of HR initiatives, employee engagement activities, and well-being programme.

Assists with the creation of Purchase Requisitions for payment of recruitment fees and other HR activities.

Co-ordinates and provide administrative support for any project activity and delivery for the wider HR team.

Assist with policy and procedure development.

Update and maintain the Human Resources Intranet page (HR Online).

Monitor and follow up on completion of all mandatory training, workshops and other employee development activities.

Support in the coordination and delivery of knowledge sessions to Line Managers.

Support with audits and quality reviews to ensure data accuracy and adherence to policy and procedures.

Administer employee benefits programme and assist in the enrolment processes.

Provide support in processing monthly payroll.

Person Specification

Significant and demonstrable administrative experience

Ownership of data ensuring consistency, accuracy and timely delivery.

GCSE grades A to C / 5-7 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Desirable qualifications / experience:

Experience of the full employee lifecycle within an HR role.

CIPD Diploma in Human Resources Practice (Foundation) Level 3 (or equivalent) or a willingness to study.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, cash health plan, holiday buy and sell, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

Why join us?

A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.
A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to our partnerships with the Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life through our health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.