HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional who is ready to take on your next challenge? Do you like the sound of working for one of the largest names in the logistics industry? Are you ready for your next challenge?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for an experienced generalist HR Manager to join us on our Screwfix contract in Trentham. You’ll provide strategic and operational HR leadership, supporting a fast‑paced, unionised logistics environment, and play a key part in driving a fair, consistent HR service, shaping and delivering the sites people plan.

This is a full time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday; with the usual flexibility for our 24/7 operation.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £53,000 per annum and 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. You’ll have access to a company pension scheme, extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• As part of the site leadership team, you will drive the people agenda to achieve both the site and business commitments
• Provide full HR generalist support and advice to Managers and colleagues - ensuring a current knowledge of employee legislation and employee relations issues is maintained to ensure the business area remains compliant and risk is mitigated, you will also take the lead on complex ER issues
• Facilitating harmonious employee relations with the site teams and respective Trade Union representatives to ensure optimum working efficiency within the operation
• Lead, coach and develop the HR team; and to be responsible for all people processes during the lifecycle of an employee
• Ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility in respect of workplace ethics, legal, environmental, security and Health and Safety

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a similar HR Manager role
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels
• Practiced in dealing with trade unions and associated collective agreements
• Adaptable and able to work within a rapidly changing environment

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.