HRBP, Human Resources (Full-time, m/f/d)

Site HRBP
Company:
GKN Aerospace Careers
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! 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. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR partner for the NCH facility, managing the site-level HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role partners closely with site leadership to support operational objectives through talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, and workforce development initiatives. In addition to providing day-to-day HR support for NCH, the HRBP plays a key role in supporting regional HR programs and projects, identifying opportunties to strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance the employee experirence, and drive business performance. This position is based on site at our North Charlestown, NH facility.

Site HR Support, Employee Relations & Engagement
Promote a positive and high-performing workplace culture through visible HR presence, responsiveness, and partnership with employees and leaders at the NCH facility
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and supervisors related to questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters
Assist with benefit-related questions and support annual open enrollment activities in partnership with the Benefits team
Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors on performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes
Serve as the primary point of intake for employee concerns and workplace issues, escalating matters to the HR Manager as appropriate
Lead the annual employee engagement survey process, facilitate meaningful engagement discussions, and coach supervisors and site leaders on the development of effective action plans
Manage employee recognition programs, site celebrations, community involvement activites, and other duties as assigned
Lead full-cycle recruitment and new hire onboarding activities for all NCH positions and provide TA support across the region as needed
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies that support current and future workforce needs:
Oversee participation of job fairs, networking events, career days, plant tours, and other community outreach activties
Build and maintain relationships with local schools, workforce development agencies, and industry associations to promote GKN's presence as an employer of choice
Research, develop, and implement workforce development programs that support the site's growth and transformation objectives:
Develop apprenticeships, internship and co-op partnerships, and other talent pipeline initiatives
Create and support career pathing, career leveling, and internal mobility programs that promote employee development and retention
Identify workforce capability gaps and recommend learning and development solutions to address current and future business needs
Support regional HR initiatives through project execution, collaboration, best-practice sharing, and implementation of programs across multiple sites
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field
~3 or more years of experience in human resources, workforce development, lean, project management, or combination thereof in a manufacturing environment
~ Experience leading full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly and salaried positions
~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience developing or supporting workforce development initiatives
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
Ability to work independently while leveraging support and collaboration from a regional HR team
And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

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. 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.