HR Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Mendlesham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the NHS Supply Chain contract in Bury St. Edmunds. On-site role partnering with managers to provide expert Employee Relations support and ensure compliant HR practices across the site.

The position is full-time with standard hours, offering a competitive salary up to £30,000 plus a benefits package including pension, private medical and dental insurance, GP service, life assurance, and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified with experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong focus on employee relations and policy application.
• Proactive, customer-focused HR practitioner with data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied Employee Relations caseload including disciplinary and absence cases.
• Coach managers on HR policies, employment law and case management best practices.
• Monitor absence trends and collaborate with Occupational Health to improve attendance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration activities.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and continuous HR process improvements.

Skills

Employee Relations

Coaching Managers

HR Policies

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Suffolk, Suffolk, GB, IP14 5SF

Application Deadline: 2026-12-19T19:02:11.923

Company description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Do you enjoy coaching managers through complex employee relations matters and driving positive workplace outcomes? Are you passionate about improving employee experience, engagement, and people processes? Here at GXO, we're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our NHS Supply Chain contract in Bury St. Edmunds.

Working on-site, you'll partner with managers to provide expert Employee Relations (ER) support, ensuring HR policies are applied consistently and compliantly while helping to create a positive employee experience. You'll play a key role in managing ER cases, supporting absence management, delivering people-focused initiatives, using data to identify trends and drive improvements across the site.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:00 or 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 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

• Manage a varied Employee Relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and flexible working cases
• Coach and support managers on HR policies, employment law, and best practice case management
• Monitor absence trends and work with managers and Occupational Health to improve attendance and wellbeing outcomes
• Support recruitment, onboarding, contract changes, and wider HR administration activities
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, training programmes, and continuous improvement of HR processes

What you need to succeed at GXO

• CIPD Level 3 qualified, with experience in a fast-paced operational environment and a proactive, customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience working with stakeholders and Trade Unions
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice, with the confidence to advise managers at all levels
• Experience managing high volumes of Employee Relations cases

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