HR Systems Specialist - Compensation

Birmingham
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

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.How You'll ContributeThe HR Systems Specialist will be responsible for the following:-

Configure, maintain, and support the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation module, including business rules, guidelines, templates, and eligibility criteria
Collaborate with HR business partners and the compensation team to gather and analyse business requirements
Manage annual compensation planning cycles, including salary, bonus, and equity processes
Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for the Compensation module
Perform regular system audits and data validations to ensure data integrity and compliance
Lead testing efforts for system updates, enhancements, and new functionality
Document system processes, configurations, and best practices
Partner with the SAP SuccessFactors team and/or vendors for advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution
Deliver user training, develop training materials, and support end-user adoption
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance user experience and process efficiency

What You'll BringTo 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 at least 2 years specifically in the Compensation module
Strong understanding of compensation planning concepts, guidelines, and cycles
Experience with configuration of Compensation templates, guidelines, and eligibility rules
Familiarity with integration points between Compensation and other SuccessFactors modules (e.g., Employee Central, Performance & Goals)

Desirable

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Certification
Experience with global compensation planning and localization requirements
Exposure to Employee Central and other modules such as Performance & Goals or Variable Pay
Experience in a multinational or enterprise-scale environment

Personal Attributes

Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Change management and training delivery
Technical aptitude with cloud-based HR systems

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 OfferOnce 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 WorkingEveryone 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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