HR Director - Electrical Wiring Integration Systems

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking an HR Director for Electrical Wiring Integration Systems in Birmingham. This leadership role involves strategic HR management across international sites, focusing on increasing organizational effectiveness and driving talent management initiatives. Candidates should have significant HR experience and a Bachelor's degree, with preference for those from aerospace manufacturing backgrounds.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Learning opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension plan

30 vacation days

Company car

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing HR management experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with the global EWIS Leadership Team.
• Create and implement HR initiatives tailored to business needs.
• Ensure attraction, development, and retention of high-quality talent.

Skills

Organizational Development

Coaching

Change Management

Employee Relations

Leadership

Talent Management

Strategic HR Programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, or related field

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

MS Office Suite

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HR Director - Electrical Wiring Integration Systems, Birmingham

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f7b47cbfa1f1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The EWIS HR Director partners with the Global EWIS Leadership Team to understand operations goals and set strategies. The role focuses on increasing organizational effectiveness, leadership, and productivity.

The position oversees four EWIS sites: Papendrecht in the Netherlands, Izmir in Turkey, Pune in India, and Langfang in China. Four HR Managers report to the EWIS HR Director.

The EWIS HR Director develops and executes human capital strategies that enable growth, innovation, organizational effectiveness, and change management. They also drive corporate initiatives across global EWIS sites and communicate how these programs align with overall business and HR strategies. This position reports directly to the SVP Human Resources for the Civil Business Line.

Job Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with the global EWIS Leadership Team to provide leadership on organizational and people-related strategies, ensuring a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Create and implement HR initiatives tailored to business needs across four EWIS sites.
• Act as an influential HR advisor and business partner, owning end-to-end execution of HR functions and driving change.
• Ensure the attraction, development, and retention of high-quality talent at all levels, maintaining a continuous talent pipeline. Workforce planning is essential.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to support HR initiatives aligned with business strategies.
• Lead cultural change through strategic HR programs, focusing on talent management and development.
• Present relevant HR metrics and insights to inform business focus and strategy execution.
• Provide expertise in organizational development, coaching, change management, compensation, employee relations, and more, combining strategic and hands-on approaches.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of HR Generalist experience in all HR functional areas.
• Leadership experience and manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Periodic international travel support.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing HR management highly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/HRMS preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Whats in it for you

Enjoy an innovative, international work environment with work-life balance, learning opportunities, competitive salary (Grade WTW-E), pension plan, 30 vacation days, and a company car.

How to apply

Join us for fantastic challenges and opportunities. Be part of an organization at the industry forefront, committed to pushing boundaries. Benefit from top industry training and see how far you can go.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, creating a culture where everyone can contribute. We’re committed to accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace innovation and technology.