Human Resources Associate

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Why This Role?

Looking to step into a fast-paced, high-impact HR role? This is the chance to join a pioneering engineering business at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation
, who are looking for an HR Associate to be the operational backbone of our People Team.

If you are a highly organized professional ready to build foundational HR skills and support a growing, values-led company, this is your opportunity.

This isn't just admin—it's essential operational support that enables our entire People strategy. You will support the HR Business Partners across key processes:

• Employee Lifecycle: Managing smooth onboarding, contracts, system updates, and offboarding.
• Data & Systems: Maintaining accurate records and managing the HRIS to generate reports.
• Recruitment Support: Coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and handling pre-employment checks.
• Operational Implementation: Assisting the People Team with the rollout of new L&D frameworks, career paths, and engagement initiatives.
• First Point of Contact: Handling routine employee queries and triaging issues with professionalism and sensitivity.

• Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or in a similar HR support capacity.
• Strong understanding of core HR principles and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills.
• A people-first attitude with the ability to handle confidential information.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3/5) or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Salary: Up to £40,000
• Working: Hybrid (Regular presence at Salisbury HQ)
• Scope: Excellent exposure to strategic HR implementation.
• Bonus: Up to 15%
• Private medical + Dental

• Associate

• Full-time

• Human Resources, Administrative, and Information Technology
• Engineering Services, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing

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