Talent Acquisition Specialist

GKN Aerospace Careers

20h

About The Position

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel, focusing on going further, faster, and greener, driven by the expertise and creativity of its people. The company serves over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers, with over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, and achieved sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. The role of Talent Acquisition Specialist is dynamic and strategic, supporting full-cycle recruitment through various functions. This position is responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent, as well as creating and implementing project plans to support talent growth while ensuring an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience. The ideal candidate will act as a proactive partner to hiring managers, utilizing data, tools, and market insights to achieve recruitment success.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business, or related fields of study. Will consider associate’s degree or certification in HR, Business, or a related field, combined with at least 8 years of professional experience in recruitment or staffing
5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting.
Proven success in sourcing and engaging passive candidates.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
Experience with ATS and CRM platforms (e.g. Bullhorn, Workday, Workday, iCIMS).
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Familiarity with diversity hiring strategies and inclusive sourcing techniques.
Experience recruiting for manufacturing, technical, engineering, or aerospace roles.
Union staffing experience

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Utilize platforms such as Success Factors, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ATS/CRM systems to build and maintain candidate pipelines.
Conduct proactive sourcing using Boolean searches, networking, and referrals.
Coordinate and participate in recruiting events, job fairs, and employer branding initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout the hiring process.
Provide timely updates and feedback to candidates and hiring teams.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders on workforce planning and talent forecasting.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation within the applicant tracking system.
Lead HR project management through all phases of project planning, timeline creation, and implementation of HR projects and initiatives with focus on hiring and recruitment in a growth environment.