HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional who is ready to take on your next challenge? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career rather than just another job? Do you crave an autonomous environment where you have the freedom to really make your own mark on things? Then you’re in the right place!

Here at GXO, we’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join us on our WH Smith contract. You’ll manage the HR Operations across 2 distribution centers based in Birmingham and Swindon (you can be based in either location to suit), as well as the transport out base in Milton Keynes. You will lead the on-site HR presence and provide efficient and effective support to the site operational teams using digital HR techniques to align culture, talent, structure and processes.  

This is a full time, permanent position, and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, however should you prefer there is the option to work 08:30 – 16:30 or 09:00 – 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, you’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £450 per calendar month, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure that the site HR team provide a consultancy and advisory service to managers on matters of discipline, grievance and performance improvement, whilst embedding the GXO values and commitments
• Facilitate harmonious employee relations with the site teams and respective trade union representatives to ensure optimum working efficiency within the operation
• Provide full HR generalist support and advice to managers and employees - ensuring a current knowledge of employee legislation and employee relations issues is maintained to ensure the business area remains compliant and risk is mitigated
• Lead, coach and develop the HR and Payroll team; responsible for all people processes during the lifecycle of an employee.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a similar HR management role, within a fast paced and dynamic logistics environment
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels
• Be an effective influencer and communicator, able to positively engage and empower others
• Be adaptable and able to work within a rapidly changing environment
• CIPD Level 5 qualified/part qualified or studying towards

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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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