HR Officer

Job Description

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Rochester – onsite

Salary: Circa £32,000 dependent on skills & experiences

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description:

Delivering a proactive, customer-focused HR service that supports the overall HR strategy, you’ll be providing guidance and advice to managers and employees on employee relations, policies and procedures, and contribute to the delivery of key HR projects across the organisation.

As the HR Officer you will operate effectively in a fast-paced environment by managing priorities and working proactively. Build strong, inclusive relationships and communicate clearly with people at all levels to ensure a positive and supportive employee experience.

Core duties:

• Acting as first point of contact for HR queries, providing clear, consistent, and inclusive policy-based guidance
• Supporting Senior HR Advisors with employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters
• Assisting investigations by preparing documentation, coordinating meetings, note-taking, and supporting formal hearings as required
• Coaching managers on people processes and best practice, escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately
• Managing absence processes, liaising with Occupational Health, maintaining records, and supporting wellbeing and attendance initiatives
• Contributing to recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, policy updates, and continuous improvement projects enhancing employee experience

Essential skills:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified, or motivated to achieve, with a proactive approach to continuous development
• Experience in HR roles, supporting core processes, handling queries, and applying policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, engaging sensitively and inclusively with diverse stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and confidentiality, building trust and positive working relationships across the organisation
• Organised and adaptable, prioritising effectively while solving problems using sound judgement and analytical thinking
• Confident using HR systems and data, with awareness of GDPR; union experience and delivering training is advantageous

The HR Team:

You’ll be joining a driven and collaborative HR team dedicated to delivering impactful people solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in a growing business. Working alongside supportive colleagues who value continuous improvement, you’ll also benefit from rotation opportunities that broaden your experience, strengthen your skillset, and support your ongoing personal and professional growth across key areas of HR.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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