Regional HR Manager

Are you looking to use your HR experience in a varied regional role? 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 a Regional HR Manager to join our team in the South East supporting our Equipment Management Network sites, where it’s all about recycling and reuse. As the Regional HR Manager you will support the ten sites (Bedford, Burton Latimer, Dagenham, Dartford, Erith, Peterborough, Sittingbourne, Snodland, Waltham Abbey and Sywell) and guide on a range of HR/People related matters while supporting the development of operational management competence levels of middle level managers in HR related issues across own area.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. You can be based at either of the sites you will be responsible for but, must be able to travel to the other locations in the area.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000.00, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £450.00 per calendar month, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also 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! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Provide HR guidance and support the region on a range of people-related matters, from first line support to TUPE, redundancy and consultation processes
• Support, coach and advise key stakeholders on all HR issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance improvement
• Conduct regular and in-depth site HR reviews, identifying and driving any areas of improvement
• Assist the sites in the development of our managerial colleagues in terms of their own understanding and ability to support their operations in ER cases

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A strong background in a similar HR position, preferably with exposure to an operational environment such as logistics, manufacturing or production
• Excellent working knowledge of HR processes, procedures and employment law (if you have or are studying towards CIPD, this would be a bonus)
• The flexibility and ability to travel throughout the Southeast as well as occasionally further afield for meetings and events
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

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. 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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