Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely processing of HR administration, supporting both the HR Operations (c.75%) and HR Systems teams (c.25%), providing a first-class service levels to employees when assisting in resolving queries.
Key Responsibilities will include:
HR Operations:
* Acting as the front of house for the HR Operations team, both in person and via email, responding to first line queries, including the management and triage of the HR mailbox, escalating to other members of the team where required.
* Generation of standard employee letters, for example responding to reference requests.
* Accurate and timely data processing across all HR systems, including Selia, Workelo, Realtime and Absence Management systems for employee changes which includes new starters, leavers, absence and internal changes and transfers.
* Maintaining electronic HR records, which includes employee files and HR trackers, using MS office applications.
* Assist where necessary with projects in association with HR improvements or development
* Running ad-hoc reports as required.
* Participate in any projects and deliver to key milestones as appropriate
HR Systems:
* Running weekly and monthly HR systems reports, as required including headcount reports and short term visitor reporting.
* Support with the management and triage of the payroll inbox
* Supporting employees with pass cards set up and resets and RealTime password resets.
Due to the front of house nature of this role, it is a fully office-based role.
GCSE C (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English
High levels of IT literacy. Ideally with knowledge of MS office applications with the confidence and ability to pick up specialist applications.
Office experience required, but no requirement for previous HR experience needed.
Exceptional levels of attention to detail
The ability to work in a fast paced and complex environment.
Good interpersonal skills
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all