Jobs in Carlisle, Gran Bretaña

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.

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SAP SuccessFactors Systems Specialist with expertise in the Compensation module to join our HR Technology team. This role is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the SuccessFactors Compensation solution to ensure it meets business objectives, supports compensation planning cycles, and aligns with HR strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our plan to rethink our HR business objectives and set about creating a much more engaging employee experience. A key project that aligns with our company mission, “To be the Most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky”. This role will be remote first, however travel will be expected of you.

• Configure, maintain, and support the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module, including business rules, guidelines, templates, and eligibility criteria
• Collaborate with HR business partners and the compensation team to gather and analyse business requirements
• Manage annual compensation planning cycles, including salary, bonus, and equity processes
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for the Compensation module
• Perform regular system audits and data validations to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Lead testing efforts for system updates, enhancements, and new functionality
• Document system processes, configurations, and best practices
• Partner with the SAP SuccessFactors team and/or vendors for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Deliver user training, develop training materials, and support end-user adoption
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance user experience and process efficiency

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

Essential

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, with at least 2 years specifically in the Compensation module
• Strong understanding of compensation planning concepts, guidelines, and cycles
• Experience with configuration of Compensation templates, guidelines, and eligibility rules
• Familiarity with integration points between Compensation and other SuccessFactors modules (e.g., Employee Central, Performance & Goals)

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Certification
• Experience with global compensation planning and localization requirements
• Exposure to Employee Central and other modules such as Performance & Goals or Variable Pay
• Experience in a multinational or enterprise-scale environment

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Change management and training delivery
• Technical aptitude with cloud-based HR systems

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. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.

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

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company bonus
• 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

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!

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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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