Site HR Advisor

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace firm in Bristol is seeking a Junior HR Advisor to provide operational HR support. The ideal candidate will have foundational HR experience and strong interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include handling employee queries, supporting manager interactions, and engaging in HR projects. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Virtual GP clinic

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Some experience in an HR support or advisory role.
• Familiarity with UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and applied.
• Support managers with workforce planning and onboarding.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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 sets 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to grow and develop within your HR career.

We are seeking a proactive and versatile Junior HR Advisor to join our dynamic team. This is a developmental role ideal for someone with foundational HR experience who is eager to grow into a seasoned HR professional.

You’ll provide operational HR support across the site, working closely with managers and employees to ensure effective HR service delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is designed to evolve as you grow.

• Complex employee relations cases
• Strategic workforce planning
• Change management and organisational development
• HR metrics and data-driven decision-making

How You’ll Contribute

• Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, handling queries and resolving issues to promote a positive and productive workplace culture
• Policy Implementation: Ensure that HR policies and procedures are communicated, understood, and consistently applied across the site
• Talent Management: Support managers with workforce planning, onboarding, and career development, focusing on skills and capability building within the teams
• Performance Management: Coach managers on effective performance management practices, including goal-setting, feedback, and performance reviews
• Operational Support: Partner closely with managers to deliver day-to-day HR support, advising on employee relations, absence management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures
• HR Projects: Contribute to and lead HR projects aligned with GKN Aerospace’s broader HR and operational strategy, such as diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, and retention programs
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and practices, driving efficiency and effectiveness in HR operations

What You’ll bring

• Some experience in an HR support or advisory role (e.g., HR Assistant or Coordinator) within an operational HR role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Familiarity with UK employment law and HR best practices
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A team player who can partner with managers to support organizational goals and contribute to the success of the HR team

What We’ll Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 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
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.