HR Assistant

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia''s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: The HR Assistant role will provide Operational and administrative support for the HR function of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit. The role requires high levels of discretion and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment and OnboardingSupporting the recruitment team with offers of employment and contracts through to the onboarding and induction programs. Supporting Managers through the process and taking lead to feed back to the recruitment team.Prepare contracts of employment for all new starters and internal transfersResponsible for the new starter process and inductions, ensuring all necessary paperwork is returned and accurately completedSupport pre-employment checks, right to work, including BPSS and higher-level security clearances where applicableLiaise with hiring managers and security teams to ensure timely and compliant onboarding Payroll and Benefits supportEnsure that ..... full job details .....