HR Advisor

GXO; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a proactive HR Advisor for their East Midlands Gateway site. This 12-month fixed term contract offers a salary range of £34,000 - £36,000, along with extensive benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and access to personal development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have HR advisory experience, a solid understanding of employment law, and excellent communication skills, aimed at promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Access to GXO University for skill development

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience advising line managers on employee relations issues.
• Knowledge of HR policy and employee relations.
• Ability to build long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance on employee relations, absence management, and performance-related matters.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and implementation of HR processes.
• Deliver training initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in a similar HR Advisor level role

Good knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPD qualified/part qualified or studying towards

Job description

Overview

GXO is looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our Nestlé contract at our flagship site at East Midlands Gateway. You’ll be at the heart of our people strategy, supporting the HR Manager and site leadership to drive engagement, development, and operational excellence across a fast-paced, 24/7 operation.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract/internal secondment, offering a fantastic opportunity to join the HR team and make a real impact in a cutting-edge, automated logistics environment. The hours of work are 37.5, Monday to Friday.

Pay, benefits and more

You’ll be paid a salary of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum, dependent upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days to support a positive work-life balance. Benefits include 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. Access to our MyBenefits platform offers high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and more. You’ll also have access to GXO University to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a comfortable pace. There’s also a continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Provide high-quality HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the site, including employee relations, absence management, and performance-related matters, ensuring consistency and compliance with policies and employment law.
• Deliver a proactive and efficient people service, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and the implementation of people processes and ways of working.
• Support the delivery of the site’s talent and development agenda, including appraisals, succession planning, and training initiatives, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, and absence, using data to inform decision-making and drive improvements across the operation.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Experience in a similar HR Advisor level role, with experience of advising line managers on employee relations issues.
• Good knowledge of employment law, HR policy, practice, employee relations and change management approaches.
• CIPD qualified/part qualified or studying towards would be beneficial.
• Excellent communicator, able to lead by example and build long-term relationships.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. 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 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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