Assistant Project Manager - HR

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Job title: Assistant Project Manager - HR

Location: Belfast - hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week on site (based on full time hours)

Working hours: Full time or part time hours available

Are you at the beginning of your career in HR, looking for a role that will give you exposure to a broad range of activities, as well as forming a path for career progression? Do you possess an aptitude for analysing and interpreting data to effectively convey a compelling narrative? Then look no further…

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our HR function within our Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK team in Belfast.

What the role has to offer:

• Exposure to a diverse array of Human Resources activities, designed to enhance your experience and knowledge.

• Collaboration with a highly esteemed team dedicated to supporting your learning and development.

• Defined opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site and 2 days remote – full-time equivalent).

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)

• 24 hours volunteering paid for

• Private healthcare (grade dependent)

• Pension scheme

• Life cover

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

• Gym membership discounts

Key responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Provide, analyse and interpret people-data for statutory and business reporting requirements.

• Collate data for legislative reporting, including Equality monitoring and annual NI-specific returns.

• Support queries around our employees under “Collective Agreement” & increments.

• Coordinate and process promotions and salary increases for the “collective” population.

• Conduct research, compile reports, data, and presentations.

Communication and Event Support:

• Liaise with the Internal Communications Business Partner to proactively plan communication initiatives around our people activities to encourage strong engagement and uptake

• Organise the facilitation of our “Aspire To Be” programme and other internal/external events

HR Support:

• Understand and support HR objectives and policies.

• Assist in employee queries and champion HR processes.

• Network within the organisation and understand the Executive Committee’s objectives.

• Provide administrative support to the HR Director, including diary management, travel bookings, and email management.

• Organise meetings across time zones, produce agendas and reports, and take minutes/actions.

About you:

At the outset of a career in Human Resources, you may be a recent graduate with a degree in HR or a related business field, or possess experience as an HR Assistant or Advisor, seeking opportunities to enhance and diversify your skill set.

You should also possess:

• Extensive experience in data analysis, interpretation, and the provision of analytics.

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and address team demands proactively.

• Confidence in engaging with individuals across all organisational levels, particularly senior business leaders and Directors.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Security Clearance statement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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