HR Advisor

GXO; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a full-time HR Advisor for their site in Swindon. You will provide HR support, lead employee relations initiatives, and ensure compliance with employment law while fostering a positive workplace culture. This role offers a salary between £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days leave, a pension scheme, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Access to GXO University for skill development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR policies and employee relations.
• Confident in managing own workload.
• Experience with unions or payroll systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and advice to managers and employees.
• Lead employee relations cases and ensure compliance with employment law.
• Drive engagement and monitor HR metrics.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced HR environment

Knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Organizational approach

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge? Want to join an exciting, forward-thinking business? Looking for an opportunity to grow and develop?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a full-time, permanent HR Advisor to join us on our TGJones contract in Swindon. You’ll be the on-site HR lead, supporting around 200 colleagues across warehouse and transport functions. From employee relations to engagement initiatives, you’ll be the go-to person for all things HR, working closely with managers, union reps, and central teams to keep everything running smoothly.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, with flexible hours between 9am and 5pm (we’re happy to flex start and finish times to suit you).

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of between £28,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes 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. You’ll 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. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 60% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Provide generalist HR support across the site, advising managers and employees on a wide range of topics
• Lead on employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support the site’s talent agenda - from appraisals and succession planning to development workshops
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Monitor HR metrics and provide regular reports to the HR Manager
• Build strong relationships with union reps and promote a positive site culture
• Ensure compliance with employment law and GXO policies, keeping processes up to date

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced HR environment, ideally within logistics, manufacturing or similar
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies and employee relations
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A proactive, organised approach and the confidence to manage your own workload
• Experience working with unions, payroll or time & attendance systems is a bonus

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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