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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Advisor to join the HR team, focusing on employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations, and training support. Based at our Luton manufacturing site the role will involve providing expert guidance to managers on various HR issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development. Additionally, you will assist in the delivery of training sessions, work with the HR Manager on conducting people reviews with managers, and provide payroll support when required to cover absences. This is a dynamic and rewarding role requiring both hands-on HR expertise and a proactive approach to supporting and developing the workforce.
This opportunity is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover. The core operating hours at our Luton site are 07:30–16:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:30–12:30 on Fridays, giving you an early finish to start the weekend.
Employee Relations:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Handle day-to-day queries from employees and managers, escalating complex or high-risk issues to the HR Business Partner (HRBP) as appropriate.
- Lead and assist in formal investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes are followed.
- Support managers in handling employee performance issues, offering advice on appropriate actions, including performance improvement plans (PIPs).
Disciplinary & Investigations:
- Manage and facilitate the disciplinary process, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Lead or support investigations into employee concerns or complaints, maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
Training & Development:
- Coordinate and deliver training sessions on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary procedures, and other HR topics.
- Collaborate with managers to assess training needs and ensure development programs are tailored to enhance employee and leadership skills.
- Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make recommendations for improvements.
People Reviews:
- Support the HRBP in supporting managers with conducting people reviews and performance appraisals, ensuring feedback is constructive and aligned with business objectives.
- Assist in the identification of high-potential employees and development needs across teams.
Payroll Support:
- Provide support for payroll processing, particularly during periods of absence or other staffing gaps.
- Work closely with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, resolving any issues or discrepancies as they arise.
HR Administration:
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation relating to investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
- Assist with ad hoc HR tasks and projects as needed, contributing to the overall HR strategy and objectives.
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
- Proven experience in an HR advisory role, with a focus on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and investigations.
- Strong understanding of employment law and best practices in employee relations.
- Ability to handle employee and manager queries effectively, escalating to the HRBP as required.
- Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers and teams.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Experience in payroll support or familiarity with payroll processes is advantageous.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification is desirable, but significant experience in handling HR queries and providing guidance is essential.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to make a real impact and build their stakeholder management. If you have a passion for employee relations, training, and supporting managers in their development, we would love to hear from you!
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included)
- Free onsite parking
- Local gym discount
- Free airport parking
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
Join us and keep the world moving …
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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.
