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HR Director - Electrical Wiring Integration Systems, Birmingham
Client: GKN Aerospace
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: f7b47cbfa1f1
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set 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 EWIS HR Director partners with the Global EWIS Leadership Team to understand operations goals and set strategies. The role focuses on increasing organizational effectiveness, leadership, and productivity.
The position oversees four EWIS sites: Papendrecht in the Netherlands, Izmir in Turkey, Pune in India, and Langfang in China. Four HR Managers report to the EWIS HR Director.
The EWIS HR Director develops and executes human capital strategies that enable growth, innovation, organizational effectiveness, and change management. They also drive corporate initiatives across global EWIS sites and communicate how these programs align with overall business and HR strategies. This position reports directly to the SVP Human Resources for the Civil Business Line.
Job Responsibilities
* Build strong partnerships with the global EWIS Leadership Team to provide leadership on organizational and people-related strategies, ensuring a high-performing, engaged workforce.
* Create and implement HR initiatives tailored to business needs across four EWIS sites.
* Act as an influential HR advisor and business partner, owning end-to-end execution of HR functions and driving change.
* Ensure the attraction, development, and retention of high-quality talent at all levels, maintaining a continuous talent pipeline. Workforce planning is essential.
* Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to support HR initiatives aligned with business strategies.
* Lead cultural change through strategic HR programs, focusing on talent management and development.
* Present relevant HR metrics and insights to inform business focus and strategy execution.
* Provide expertise in organizational development, coaching, change management, compensation, employee relations, and more, combining strategic and hands-on approaches.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, or related field.
* 10+ years of HR Generalist experience in all HR functional areas.
* Leadership experience and manufacturing environment experience preferred.
* Periodic international travel support.
* Experience in aerospace manufacturing HR management highly preferred.
* Experience with HRIS/HRMS preferred.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Whats in it for you
Enjoy an innovative, international work environment with work-life balance, learning opportunities, competitive salary (Grade WTW-E), pension plan, 30 vacation days, and a company car.
How to apply
Join us for fantastic challenges and opportunities. Be part of an organization at the industry forefront, committed to pushing boundaries. Benefit from top industry training and see how far you can go.
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, creating a culture where everyone can contribute. We’re committed to accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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