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 serve 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 team. 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
1. Act as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns, escalating to the broader HR team as needed.
2. Coordinate administration of annual engagement surveys, feedback sessions, and other culture-building activities.
3. Support the planning and execution of other site-specific events and employee appreciation activities.
4. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee interactions.
HR Administration
5. Provide administrative support across HR functions throughout the employee lifecycle.
6. Assist employees with general benefits questions and help them navigate available resources, escalating when necessary.
7. Support open enrollment activities, including communication, scheduling, and employee training.
8. Assist employees with their HRIS self-service changes (personal info updates, direct deposit information, etc).
9. Troubleshoot employee access issues with HR systems and direct to appropriate support channels.
Talent Acquisition
10. Schedule interviews, coordinate candidate communications, and support hiring managers.
11. Manage new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
12. Lead localized talent outreach initiatives (e.g. career fairs, student site visits, vendor coordination).
13. Provide sourcing support for the US East region as needed.
Collaboration
14. Ensure consistent support for off-shift team, adjusting schedule as needed during key initiatives (e.g. engagement events, open enrollment).
15. Partner with HR colleagues across US East to ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices.
16. Liaise with site leadership to support Muncie-related needs and initiatives.
17. Perform other duties assigned by the Site Director or HR Manager.
Job Qualifications
Required
18. Must have high school diploma or equivalent
19. 2+ years of experience in HR, customer service, or administrative support roles
20. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
21. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
22. Ability to articulate problems simply and effectively
23. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
24. High level of organization and attention to detail
Preferred
25. Previous work experience in a mult-shift manufacturing environment
26. Assoicate's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline
27. Experience in one or more HR functional areas: talent aquisition, benefits, employee communications
28. 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.