Site HR Assistant

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

The HR Assistant will serves as the primary face of HR for Muncie employees, ensuring a welcoming and responsive HR presence. This role is critical in fostering positive employee experience and supporting both the site business and the US East HR tea. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and passionate about employee support. This position will be based fully onsite at our Muncie, IN facility.

Job Responsibilities

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Act as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating to the broader HR team as needed.
• Coordinate administration of annual engagement surveys, feedback sessions, and other culture-building activities.
• Support the planning and execution of other site-specific events and employee appreciation activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee interactions.
  
  

HR Administration

• Provide administrative support across HR functions throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Assist employees with general benefits questions and help them navigate available resources, escalating when necessary.
• Support open enrollment activities, including communications, scheduling, and employee training.
• Assist employees with their HRIS self-service changes (personal info updates, direct deposit information, etc).
• Troubleshoot employee access issues with HR systems and direct to appropriate support channels.
  
  

Talent Acquisition

• Schedule interviews, coordinate candidate communications, and support hiring managers.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
• Lead localized talent outreach initiatives (e.g. career fairs, student site visits, vendor coordination).
• Provide sourcing support for the US East region as needed.
  
  

Collaboration

• Ensure consistent support for off-shift teams, adjusting schedule as needed during key initiatives (e.g. engagement events, open enrollment).
• Partner with HR colleagues across the US East to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices
• Liaise with site leadership to support Muncie-related needs and initiatives
• Perform other duties assigned by the Site Director or HR Managers.
  
  

Required

Job Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in HR, customer service, or administrative support roles, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to articulate problems simply and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of organization and attention to detail
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in one or more HR functional areas: talent aquisition, benefits, employee communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorties.
  
  

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.