HR Business Partner for Operational Excellence

1 week ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Services Limited Full time

GKN Aerospace Services Limited is a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, committed to creating innovative solutions for clients and pushing the boundaries of technology. Our Western Approach facility in Bristol serves as a centre for advanced engineering, where teams thrive in an environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and versatile HR Business Partner/Advisor to join our team at GKN Western Approach Site. As an operational and highly collaborative role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality HR support across the organisation, ensuring the effective execution of HR strategies and initiatives.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a broad HR skillset who is ready to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • 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.

To succeed in this role, you will bring your passion and expertise for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:

  • Proven experience in an operational HR role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Strong background in employee relations, talent management, and HR generalist support.
  • CIPD Level 3 (or higher) qualification, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to think on your feet, manage multiple tasks, and handle complex HR challenges with a solutions-oriented approach.
  • A team player who can partner with managers to support organisational goals and contribute to the success of the HR team.
  • You will be a HR Professional with strong commercial awareness, adept at executing HR strategies while aligning with business goals to drive growth and maximise organisational impact.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package dependent on experience, including:

  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday.
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please let us know.

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