HR Administrator in Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Requisition ID: R10189219

• Category: Human Resources

• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

• Clearance Type: Security Check (SC)

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

• Travel Required: No

• Positions Available: 1

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000, dependent on experience

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

The Opportunity:

As a key member of our small HR Operations team, reporting to the HR Operations Team Lead, you’ll be more than just an employee; you’ll be on a mission to provide top-tier HR support that assists our people to deliver groundbreaking solutions in defence, space and cyber security. From supporting employees and managers with their queries to ensuring seamless onboarding experiences and handling payroll changes with precision, your role is a vital one.

By looking after our people, you’ll be helping us to create a legacy in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the defence, space and cyber security sectors that help protect the national security of the UK and its allies. With a global footprint, we operate from more than 10 sites across the UK, employing around 900 people in the UK.

The role:

• Providing dedicated HR support, working closely with the HR Business Partners and wider HR team, assisting employees and managers alike, ensuring a seamless resolution to any challenge faced.

• Managing the bustling HR mailbox, ensuring each query receives a prompt and helpful response.

• Extending a warm welcome to new hires by supporting the end to end process of onboarding new hires, including issuing offer paperwork and overseeing pre-employment checks.

• Executing payroll changes with precision and care, ensuring smooth transitions for all contractual changes, leavers and the all-in-between.

• Regularly producing insightful HR reports from Excel and Workday, with unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

• Managing the lifecycle process for contingent workers, from onboarding to termination, confirming that all contractors pass their background checks.

• Professionally handling reference requests for current or former employees.

• Maintaining meticulous employee records, guaranteeing legal compliance and confidentiality always.

Benefits:

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including Private Health Care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our Recruitment Team.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Significant HR administrative experience, ideally covering the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.

• Strong people skills – you communicate positively and with professionalism when supporting employees, managers, and your colleagues.

• HR systems expertise – previous experience using HR systems, ideally Workday, with a strong focus on data accuracy and consistency.

• Efficiency and proactivity – you like to work smart, not just hard. You find ways to get things done effectively rather than just ticking off tasks.

• Natural problem-solving skills – HR is fast-paced and priorities shift. You can navigate competing demands, think on your feet and help streamline the way we work.

• True teamwork – you collaborate effectively with others, always step in to help when needed and want to contribute towards the wider team achieving its goals.

• Attention to Detail and Accountability – You take care when handling confidential HR data, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

• Knowledge of UK employment law – a solid understanding of key HR legislation and how it applies in practice.

• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.

• GCSE grades A to C / 5-7 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, ensuring strong written communication skills and numeracy.

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, HR Shared Service environment.

• CIPD Diploma in Human Resources Practice (Foundation) Level 3 (or equivalent) or a willingness to study.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: .

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 sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with 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, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: .

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

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.