HR Systems Specialist - Reporting, Analytics and Data

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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
Making a Difference
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.


We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SAP SuccessFactors Reporting & Analytics Specialist to join our HR Technology team. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing reports and dashboards within SAP SuccessFactors to support data-driven HR decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR analytics, a deep understanding of SuccessFactors modules, and the ability to translate business requirements into insightful reporting solutions.


This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our plan to rethink our HR business objectives and set about creating a much more engaging employee experience. A project that aligns with our company mission, “To be the Most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky”.


This role will be remote first, however travel will be expected of you.

How You'll Contribute
The HR Systems Specialist will be responsible for the following:-

Design, develop, and maintain operational, analytical, and strategic reports and dashboards using SAP SuccessFactors reporting tools (Ad Hoc Reporting, Canvas/ORD, Advanced Reporting, People Analytics).
Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to understand reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.
Create and manage standard and custom reports across various SuccessFactors modules (Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Recruiting, Learning, etc.).
Ensure data integrity and accuracy in reports by validating results and troubleshooting discrepancies.
Train HR users on accessing and using standard reports and dashboards.
Support audit and compliance reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.
Monitor data trends and HR metrics to help identify opportunities for HR process improvements.
Stay current with new SuccessFactors reporting features and best practices, recommending enhancements where appropriate.
Assist in governance, documentation, and standardization of reporting processes and definitions.
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential

3+ years of hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, with a focus on reporting and analytics.
Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors reporting tools: Ad Hoc Reporting, Advanced Reporting (ORD), and People Analytics.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Experience with HR data, KPIs, and workforce analytics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
SuccessFactors certification(s) in Reporting or specific modules (e.g., Employee Central).
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics (Embedded Edition).
Familiarity with other business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Knowledge of data privacy regulations and HR compliance

Personal Attributes

Strong attention to detail and data quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Business acumen and HR process understanding
Continuous learning and adaptability
Project and time management skills

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.

What We'll Offer
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
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
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!

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.


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