HR Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits discounts

Job summary

GXO is seeking an HR Advisor for the Primark Thrapston site in the United Kingdom. You will provide proactive, hands-on HR support to operational leaders, influencing workforce culture and engagement while handling ER matters and people plans.

The role is full-time on-site, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, with a salary up to £35,000 and a benefits package including pension, private medical and dental insurance, and more. CIPD Level 5 is preferred, and UK employment law knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience with employee relations exposure.
• Confident communicator with influencing ability across levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance and people management.
• Manage end-to-end absence, disciplinary, grievance and long-term sickness cases.
• Walk the floor to build relationships and maintain an visible HR presence.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development initiatives.
• Analyse HR data to support site people plan and broader HR strategy.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment where no two days are the dame? Are you confident managing employee relations while building strong relationships with stakeholders? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking business driving people strategy and cultural change?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a HR Advisor, you’ll be a key partner to operational leaders across our Primark Thrapston site, delivering a proactive and hands-on HR Service across warehouse and transport operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving engagement, shaping culture, and supporting both people and performance.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Based on-site you will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to£35,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes 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:

• Providing expert HR advise to managers on employee relations, performance, and people management
• Managing end-to-end absence, disciplinary, grievance, and long-term sickness cases
• Walking the floor to build relationships and ensure a visible, approachable HR presence
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives
• Analysing HR data and supporting the delivery of the site people plan and broader HR strategy

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards this)
• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with strong employee relations exposure
• Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

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.

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.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.