Global Talent Acquisition Director at Janes with expertise in relationship building
Janes empowers military, government and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions and stay ahead of emerging challenges.
JOB PURPOSE
Janes are seeking a HR Executive (Maternity Cover) to join our EMEA HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager EMEA and based in our Croydon office, this is a hands‑on operational role focusing on HR service delivery for our UK and EMEA based people leaders and colleagues. This is an exciting, varied role in a lively and fast‑paced environment, ideal for someone prepared to hit the ground running.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AT JANES
Provide the full spectrum of key operational, transactional and administrative HR support to Janes in the UK and EMEA
Be involved in providing general HR advice and support to Janes colleagues and people leaders
Support HR operations and transactional work across all aspects of the employee life cycle in line with Janes policies and procedures
Support the HR Manager EMEA in the timely provision of key management information, data and reports using various systems and tools
Be a key support in the onboarding process through management of background checks, creation of employment contracts and welcome packs
Work closely with our HRIS Hibob in day‑to‑day role, becoming expert at updating the system, running reports and analysing data
Get involved in supporting many other HR projects and initiatives, including helping us co‑ordinate and arrange training and briefing sessions
THE IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE ARE
Previous experience working in the HR function of a small or medium‑sized business
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and highly proactive with the ability to prioritise effectively
Excellent attention to detail and comfortable with technology and data
Curious and driven to learn quickly
Some experience of HR transactional and operational work through the employee life cycle such as generating contracts, amendments, letters and involvement in onboarding
Experience of using HR information systems
Confident and clear communicator
Some knowledge and awareness of UK employment law and employee relations issues would be useful
BENEFITS
27 days of annual leave
Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
Private medical insurance – BUPA
Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)
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