HR Operations & Payroll Advisor

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and annual bonus

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

8% employer matched pension scheme

Health cash plan

Professional development

Onsite amenities

Job summary

Safran is seeking an HR Operations & Payroll Advisor for their Gloucester site. This role is integral to ensuring efficient HR and payroll services throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, strong HR operations skills, and will support complex queries. Safran prides itself on diversity and an inclusive culture, offering numerous benefits including a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in HR Operations, including Employee Relations case management.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll processes, ensuring accurate inputs and resolving discrepancies.
• Act as escalation point for payroll and HR queries.
• Manage routine Employee Relations casework.
• Support HR operations and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR Operations

Employee Relations

Data analysis

Compliance

Job description

Skills: Payroll, HR Operations, Employee Relations, HR Systems, Data Analysis, Compliance

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

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:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our People Services team as an HR Operations & Payroll Advisor at our Gloucester site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process.

Your Role

As an HR Operations & Payroll Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and high-quality HR and payroll services across the employee lifecycle. Acting as a subject matter expert, you’ll support complex queries, manage payroll processes, and ensure a consistent and efficient service for employees and managers.

You will

• Own payroll processes, ensuring accurate, validated inputs and resolving discrepancies with providers
• Act as an escalation point for payroll and HR queries
• Manage routine Employee Relations casework in line with policy
• Support HR operations and lifecycle activities, including complex or non-routine cases
• Use HR data, feedback, and trends to improve service delivery and employee experience
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, using data and technology to enhance processes

What You’ll Bring

• End-to-end payroll processing experience with strong attention to detail
• Experience in HR Operations, including Employee Relations case management
• Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with HR systems, data analysis, or process improvement

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that’s crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We support your ambitions with development, career plans, and internal mobility.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.