HRIS Associate

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

AWE is currently recruiting for a HR Associate to support the HR Applications Management team in providing efficient and effective HR Services working to agreed SLAs. 
 

Location: RG7 4PR, site is located between Reading and Basingstoke. Plans for this role to be moving to Green Park, Reading in January 2026.

Package: Starting from £24,230 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

As a HR Associate, your role will involve a broad range of HR services including delivering transactional HR Services and HR applications administrative support. As part of your role, you will:

• Deliver accurate, timely HR services in line with SLAs.
• Guide users on self-service HR tools and platforms.
• Manage HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to HR queries with consistent, policy-aligned support.
• Contribute to HR initiatives, including engagement and training.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Recommend and support improvements to HR processes and systems.

Who are we looking for?

We are ideally seeking an individual with proven experience in an HR administrative role, who is proficient in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with employee lifecycle processes and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

This role is suitable for hybrid working on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days on site per week.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.