Hr Advisor

Dachser Se; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car Parking

25 Days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Pension Plan

Health Perks

Internal Referral Fees

Long Service Awards

Job summary

DACHSER is seeking an HR Advisor in Northampton to provide proactive, professional HR support to managers and employees. You will handle employee relations matters, coordinate HR processes, and contribute to initiatives that drive engagement and growth within the UK business.

Working closely with the Regional HR Manager UK & Ireland, you will manage onboarding, maintain records, generate HR reports, and support continuous improvement across HR projects in a busy logistics environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience as HR Advisor/Officer with a broad range of HR activities.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on people-related matters, ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Support and manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues.
• Assist with payroll administration by collating information and resolving queries.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in line with GDPR and policies.
• Coordinate onboarding from offer to induction and produce HR reports for planning and decision-making.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

HR advisory experience

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job ID: 7452 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Human Resources

Role: HR Advisor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday 0830-1730

Location: Northampton

Why Join DACHSER?

At DACHSER, we're a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year - from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world's top logistics providers, we don't just move goods - we keep the world connected.

What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you'll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that's shaping the future of logistics.

Purpose Of the Role:

To provide a professional, proactive, and customer-focused HR service, supporting managers and employees across the business. Working closely with the Regional HR Manager UK & Ireland, you will deliver day-to-day HR support, manage employee relations matters, coordinate HR processes, and contribute to wider people initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of people-related matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Support and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, and wellbeing matters.
• Assist with payroll administration by collating and submitting accurate information within agreed deadlines and resolving payroll-related queries.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Manage and coordinate the onboarding process, ensuring a positive experience for new starters from offer acceptance through to induction.
• Produce HR reports, metrics, and management information to support workforce planning and business decision-making.
• Coordinate training and development activities, maintaining accurate training records and supporting learning initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with managers and colleagues across the business, providing a responsive and solutions-focused HR service.
• Support HR projects, policy reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Take ownership of key HR processes and contribute positively to the success of the wider HR team.

The ideal candidate will have

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience within a generalist HR environment).
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Officer role with exposure to a broad range of HR activities.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Proven experience managing employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• A proactive and resilient approach, focused on delivering solutions and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to providing an outstanding internal customer experience.
• The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a wider HR team.

Benefits That Support You

At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people - inside and outside of work. Here's what you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Free Car Parking - hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
• 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday - generous time off to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Life Assurance - Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
• Employee Discounts - from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
• Pension Plan - a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
• Health Perks - free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
• Internal Referral Fees - know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
• Long Service Awards - we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.

Join Our Inclusive Family

At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business - and we can't wait to meet you.