Description

• Own the Applicant Tracking System and recruitment administration
• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment, arrange interviews and liaise with hiring managers
• Manage pre‑employment checks including references, right‑to‑work, DBS, visa/sponsorship
• Produce accurate offers, contracts and onboarding documentation
• Ensure equipment for new joiners is prepared by coordinating with IT Support
• Support induction activities and ensure compliance with internal and legal requirements
• Act as first point of contact for routine HR enquiries, escalating when needed
• Maintain accurate employee records and keep the HRIS (Cascade) up to date
• Support absence reporting, monitor systems and coordinate return‑to‑work meetings
• Maintain personnel files and HR documentation in line with internal and legal standards
• Support off‑boarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for leavers
• Provide accurate monthly payroll data to the Payroll Team within deadlines
• Support production of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc HR reports
• Assist Finance Business Partners with absence and safety‑related reporting
• Run or support creation of complex HR data reports as required
• Maintain and update HR policies, templates and related documentation
• Assist the HR Manager with project work, research and continuous‑improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and support implementation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and GDPR requirements
• Support delivery of the wellbeing strategy, including events, communications and initiatives
• Assist with planning and communicating engagement initiatives across the business
• Support cultural touchpoints such as ordering cards, flowers and gifts
• Represent and embody Axians’ values of Trust, Solidarity, Responsibility, Entrepreneurial Mindset and Autonomy
• Develop knowledge in employee relations, wellbeing and inclusion, organisational development, data analysis, reporting, HR projects and continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Ensure HR data and processes meet GDPR expectations
• Maintain the training matrix for all staff
• Adhere to Axians’ Management System Manual for Quality, InfoSec and ESG

Requirements

• Professional Memberships
• Wellbeing training and support
• Flu jabs
• Experience in a fast‑paced HR generalist or HR coordination role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive approach with initiative and enthusiasm for improving processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, data manipulation)
• Experience using the Cascade HRIS
• Experience running or supporting complex HR reports
• Living within a one‑hour commute of Basingstoke
• Willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes

Benefits

This position offers genuine opportunities for progression and skill development, providing exposure to a wide range of HR topics such as employee relations, wellbeing and inclusion, organisational development, data analysis, reporting, and continuous‑improvement projects. Support for professional development, including CIPD progression, will be available to help you grow within the role.

• Receive support for professional development, including CIPD progression
• Company Shares Scheme
• Pension
• Medical Insurance
• Death in Service
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• Permanent Total Disability Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Company Sick Pay
• Hybrid Working
• Investment in personal and professional training
• Health checks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eyecare
• Paid holiday

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance