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.
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!
• 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.
• 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.
Think you’re the perfect fit? Click “Apply Now” or send questions to Koen van Stigt at Koen.vanStigt@fokker.com.
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.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
