HR Administrator - 12 month FTC

Job Title: HR Administrator - 12 month fixed term
Location: Flexible: opportunity to be based from a number of Babcock offices,
with some home working

Make a real impact, immediately
We're looking for someone dynamic, ambitious and eager to make an impact to become our next HR Administrator.

The difference our new HR Administrator will make
Babcock is currently transforming and we as a HR function need to support our organisation by delivering a variety of administrative tasks within 'The People Centre'. We always aim to give a leading employee experience by providing excellent customer service.
The purpose of this position is to support through the full lifecycle in order to give our customers the best service possible, typical tasks and responsibilities include:

* Working as part of a team to ensure our deadlines are met.
* Administering requests from the business for things such as flexible working, maternity and other HR related topics.
* Adhering to policies when serving the business.
* Improving standards and processes.
* Working as a team to provide help and guidance to internal team members but also the business.

Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is has great Customer Service skills and an enthusiastic customer focused attitude. Our ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator, have great attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills.
If you are someone who navigates change easily, is curious about what the future holds and always seek to learn new skills, you will thrive in this role.

Experience
* Practical experience gained in an administration role within a busy environment.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
* Previous experience in an HR Administrator role is desirable.

Skills and attributes
* Capable of grasping the operations of software and capable of understanding the structure of basic reports.
* A desire to work in a busy and complex environment.
* Articulate, resilient and able to work as part of a team.
* A 'can do' attitude, enthusiastic and confident.
* Aware of the need for confidentiality.
* Conscientious with attention to detail

Education and qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level including English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

In return for your skill and passion, you'll get:
* Flexible working

Location - Bristol or Devonport

• Autonomy to perform the role.
  * The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit.
  
  As well as:
  * Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays;
  * Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance;
  * Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts
  * Employee Share Plan;
  * Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
  * Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities;
  * If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Where it all fits in:
Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch.
The Critical Communications Business Unit is over 200 personnel strong with in excess of 70% skilled Engineering staff. We have an ever increasing portfolio of opportunities and an ambition for success and to grow. We also embrace the multitude of internal employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within our Babcock team, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence.

Other need to knows:
* You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role
* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Application Guidance
Please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.
Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.
All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account, then you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties, please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

Babcock International Group
For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within four market sectors; Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.
This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group, which delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services to defence and civil customers across the globe. These range from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training.

Closing Date: 31st December 2021