HR Assistant - Fareham
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
The Role:
The HR Assistant role will provide Operational and administrative support for the HR function of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit. The role requires high levels of discretion and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Supporting the recruitment team with offers of employment and contracts through to the onboarding and induction programs. Supporting Managers through the process and taking lead to feed back to the recruitment team.




- Prepare contracts of employment for all new starters and internal transfers
- Responsible for the new starter process and inductions, ensuring all necessary paperwork is returned and accurately completed
- Support pre-employment checks, right to work, including BPSS and higher-level security clearances where applicable
- Liaise with hiring managers and security teams to ensure timely and compliant onboarding

Payroll and Benefits support
- Ensure that accurate and timely data is prepared for payroll each month, taking responsibility for all aspects of the data e.g. overtime, personal detail changes etc
- Responsible for all benefits administration including starters and leavers for Private medical cover, dental, salary sacrifice etc

Employee relations, in conjunction with the HR team
- Provide guidance and advice to Managers dealing with any potential grievances or disciplinaries and keep the Snr HRBP inform

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