Site HR Officer

Job Summary

GKN’s Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state of the art technology research and manufacturing process development facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. It includes a collaborative space for research and development with universities, the UK’s CATAPULT network and GKN Aerospace’s UK supply chain, to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UK’s Industrial strategy.  

We are seeking a dynamic and organised HR Officer to join our HR team in Bristol. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the administration across the employee lifecycle for approximately 400 employees based across Bristol and the Isle of Wight. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for executing administrative and tactical steps essential to the smooth functioning of HR operations.

How You'll Contribute

• Administrative management of the complete on-boarding and off-boarding process, including progressing security clearance applications 
• Create, maintain and audit complete and accurate HR files and databases relating to all personal information, employment history, and benefits-related records
• Record and report on sickness absence across the employee population
• Enter and update the HR Information System with all employee/ employment changes, providing technical support, and generate reports for analysis and decision-making
• Support local initiatives and projects to raise employee engagement and help make us a Great Place to Work
   

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Administrative or human resources experience involving daily interaction with employees and managers
• Experience working in a complex and fast-paced environment

Desireable:

• Experience in HRIS administration in Success Factors or similar 
• HR process knowledge and experience of HR Business Process framework
• CIPD Qualified or working towards

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about starting a career in HR. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as this role will involve regular interaction with employees and stakeholders at all levels. Organisational skills are a must, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and be able to interpret data to inform HR decision-making processes. While the role offers autonomy, the ability to collaborate effectively with the site HR leadership team is crucial for success. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for HR and the drive to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
 

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Hybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.  That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!