HR Specialist

Department: 840 - HR

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

Arqit is a global cybersecurity company delivering quantum-safe encryption to secure data and communications for enterprises, governments, and critical national infrastructure (CNI). Powered by its advanced symmetric key cryptography, the Arqit SKA-Platform™ offers scalable encryption that is resilient to quantum threats. The platform allows devices to seamlessly generate and share secure encryption keys, ensuring robust data protection across sectors like telecoms, defence, and finance.

Stronger, simpler encryption.

We have a new opportunity for an HR Specialist to be an important part of our small and friendly People team. Our offices are located conveniently close to Westminster, St James Park and Victoria stations, and you will have considerable flexibility around working from home. This is a very varied role, and we will give you the opportunity to innovate, take ownership, and scale new heights in your career as the company grows.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the HR Specialist will sit at the centre of the company, supporting the activities of departments and individuals as we continue to grow. You will be joining a company which truly promotes a supportive and collaborative culture, as embodied in the values which our employees came together in late 2024 to agree:

1. Trust, full circle

2. Treat people like people

3. Genuine Customer Focus

4. Stay curious and innovate

5. Take responsibility, get involved

6. Celebrate and reward great work

Our head office is in London and we also have a growing presence in the US, based out of offices in Washington DC but covering the whole country.

Act as the primary point of contact for operational HR-related queries, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
Work with colleagues to identify training and professional development opportunities
Support managers with employee relations, including performance management, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic goals
Handle compensation and benefits administration.
Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Monitor and report on HR metrics to guide decision-making.
Responsible for our HR systems and processes and ensuring updates, process improvements and so on.
Work with Compliance colleagues on HR elements of risk and compliance management.
Lead any HR opportunities with AI and appropriate technology evolution.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and adaptable individual, with at least a few years’ post-graduate HR experience, and will have undertaken some CIPD qualifications (we will fully support you in continuing those studies).

You will bring a friendly, positive and open attitude, with a customer-centric approach to supporting your colleagues across the company.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence and professional credibility to work effectively at every level

· Comfortable liaising across legal, finance, technical and operational teams

· Excellent organizational skills with the flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

· Highly-organised and thorough approach to documentation and task management

· Strong problem-solving skills and an enjoyment of a hugely-varied working environment

Please note: the ability to work in the UK without restrictions, and the ability to gain UK security clearance are both essential

Hired