HR Assistant

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: No

Salary: £22,000 - £33,000

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. 

• Provide support to the HR Director in the management of the RPO. 

• 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 of in-house/off-site HR activities such as induction and early careers experience days

• Support the team with the development of presentations.

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.