Site HR Officer/Advisor/Generalist
Date: Sep 17, 2025
Location: Papendrecht, NL
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 38 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3,35 miljard in 2023. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.
Who we are
At GKN Aerospace, we’re all about pushing boundaries — making air travel faster, greener, and smarter. With over 16,000 teammates across 33 sites worldwide, we serve more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine makers. Innovation is in our DNA, and our people are our power.
One of our exciting divisions is EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnect System) — experts in aircraft wiring, delivering cutting-edge solutions that keep the skies safe and sustainable. We’re a passionate team, driven to shape the future of aerospace. Want to be part of this? We’re looking for a HR Officer to join us!
What you’ll do
• Be the go-to person for employees’ HR questions — from contracts to company policies and everything in between.
• Help your colleagues or connect them with the right expert when needed.
• Manage employee data and keep our HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, YouServe, Xtremis) accurate and up to date.
• Support smooth onboarding and offboarding processes — making every start and finish seamless.
• Play a key role in tracking important HR info like attendance and staffing reports.
• Drive projects that improve how we work, making HR services smarter and faster.
• Help bring our HR calendar events to life — think team initiatives, trainings, and more.
• Bring your energy, ideas, and positive vibe to build a fun and friendly workplace.
Job Qualifications
- You’ve got at least an MBO-4 diploma in HRM, payroll, or similar.
- You know your way around HR admin and support roles.
- Experience in a big international company? That’s a plus!
- Fluent in Dutch and English — both speaking and writing.
- Tech-savvy with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Independent, but also a team player who loves collaborating.
- A “can-do” attitude that thrives on challenges.
- Available 24 - 40 hours a week on site.
Why join us?
• Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team during a super exciting time of growth and change.
• A role with plenty of room to learn, grow, and shape your own future.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 8% holiday pay, 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days, travel and home-office allowances.
• Join our PME pension fund — securing your future.
• Training opportunities that help you reach new heights in your career.
How to apply?
Think you’re the perfect fit? Click “Apply Now” or send questions to Koen van Stigt at Koen.vanStigt@fokker.com.
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
