We are currently looking for a Human Resources Administrator (9 Month FTC)

A little about us:

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role:

The primary purpose of this role is to support the HR team and function to deliver an exceptional people service across the business, covering aspects of the Employee Lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding & induction, assessment & appraisal, training & development, engagement & reward, career management and exiting the business.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

·       Undertake all HR administration and co-ordination activities to support the HR team and function to ensure all HR processes are maintained efficiently and accurately.

·       Ensure all data is accurate and kept up to date within the HR system (ADP) and standalone systems.

·       Act as first point of contact for HR queries, including managing the HR inbox allocating or escalating accordingly to relevant HR team member as required.

·       Process new starters, produce employment documentation such as correspondence, contracts and welcome packs, assign to relevant induction programme, liaise with IT to set up new employee accounts and request required equipment, ensure references requests are issued and returned and ensure employee files are correct liaising with Payroll within defined timelines.

·       Prepare and issue revised correspondence, contracts and / or paperwork to employees to reflect changes to terms and condition changes.

·       Conduct exit interviews for leavers and raise any concerns with the relevant HR team member and Line Manager.

·       If required, attend formal meetings in the capacity of HR representative, taking notes and making recommendations.

·       Support the Head of HR and wider HR Team with the preparation and collation of Company communications including posting information on the internal Company Notice Boards.

·       Manage all documentation and personal data in line with GDPR and other legislative standards.

·       Contribute to and on occasion lead in HR project activities and change initiatives.

·       Occasional cover of the Office Administrator duties and tasks involving, arranging travel and accommodation or booking/arranging hospitality and support events/visits as required.

What we’re looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• ·         Minimum of grade C in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

• ·         Level 3 HR or Administration Qualification

• ·         Previous experience as a HR Administrator, preferably in a similar industry such as Manufacturing.

• ·         Previous experience as an Administrator, preferably in a similar industry such as Manufacturing.

• ·         Experience of using HR Information Systems and / or other IT systems.

• ·         Experience working in a fast-paced internal support role dealing face to face with internal

• ·         customers questions, queries and problems.

Why you should join us:

When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

·         Competitive salary

·         Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

·         Half-day Friday

·         Life assurance scheme

·         Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards

·         Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s

·         Cycle to work Scheme

·         Free on-site car parking

·         On-site electric vehicle charging points

We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

If you are passionate about Human Resources and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.