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 Systems Specialist to support and optimize the
Learning Management System (LMS) module within SAP SuccessFactors. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing system configurations, driving process improvements, ensuring data integrity, and providing technical and functional support to HR and Learning & Development (L&D) stakeholders.
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 key 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:-
- Configure and maintain the SAP SuccessFactors Learning module, including catalogues, items, curricula, programs, certifications, and user records
- Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for all SuccessFactors Learning functionality and integrations
- Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to analyse business requirements and translate them into technical solutions within the LMS
- Provide end-user support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for the Learning module
- Manage LMS security roles and user access in compliance with organizational policies
- Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards to support compliance tracking, usage metrics, and performance analytics
- Assist in LMS content uploads (e.g., SCORM, AICC packages) and testing
- Coordinate and implement system upgrades, patches, and enhancements
- Support integration between SuccessFactors Learning and other internal or third-party systems (e.g., HRIS, SSO, content vendors)
- Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and training delivery for new features or system changes
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency through regular audits and system validations
- Document system processes, configuration changes, and user guides
What You'll Bring
Essential
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:
- 3+ years of experience working with SAP SuccessFactors, with a strong focus on the Learning module
- Solid understanding of LMS concepts, e-learning standards (SCORM, AICC), and system administration
- Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Ad Hoc Reporting, ORD, or People Analytics)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
- SAP SuccessFactors Learning certification
- Experience integrating Learning with other SuccessFactors modules (e.g., Employee Central, Performance & Goals)
- Knowledge of Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) or content aggregators
- Familiarity with data privacy and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)
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 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.
