HRIS Associate

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.