Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
The Role
As a HR Assistant, you'll thrive on supporting a busy HR team with administration tasks across various aspects of the business - ad-hoc data reporting from HR IT systems, using Excel spreadsheets to analyse and present data, maintaining accurate records and administrative support of HR processes.
Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence as a Service. You will work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.
The HR Assistant supports the HR team by providing an efficient and streamlined administrative service on HR-related issues.
With your strong IT experience (Excel, PowerPoint etc), our next HR Assistant will have a wide remit which includes organisational and systems support to HR activities.
This is a 9-month Fixed Term opportunity
Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities
* Accurately maintain records in HR IT systems and produce informative reports and data
* Support HR processes e.g. annual promotions, induction checklists and exit interviews, ensuring clear presentation of data and accurate record keeping
* Provide support to HR projects, including schedule meetings, recording notes and facilitate actions
* Monitor HR-owned mailboxes responding to emails promptly or escalated to the appropriate colleague
* Carry out ad-hoc administrative tasks e.g. raising purchase orders, preparing paperwork for employee relation cases using templates
* Always fully comply with Roke's policies and procedures
* Undertake any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department consistent with the nature of the post.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Mid / Adv working experience of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS teams, Sharepoint and Outlook.
* Proficient IT skills – ability to learn new systems, create reports, and present data
* High attention to detail with strong emphasis on accuracy
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines
* Clear communication skills – spoken and written
* Good customer service skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
Built over a 70-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that's our mission, passion, and motivation.
Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.
Where you'll work
ROMSEY - Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you'll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.
Why You Should Join Us
We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.
Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.
Security
Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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