HR Advisor (Part-time)

GXO Logistics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Bridgwater is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to manage employee relations and support a diverse workforce. You will lead ER cases, coach line managers, and drive employee engagement initiatives. The role offers up to £17,066.66 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified.
• Strong experience in managing high-volume ER cases.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, COUNT).
• Flexible, organised, and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and flexible working requests.
• Coach and train line managers to build confidence in ER case handling.
• Collaborate with HR Operations Partner to identify trends and implement solutions.
• Support absence management through data analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Administer recruitment processes and onboarding activities.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to workplace culture.

Skills

Managing high-volume ER cases

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Are you passionate about employee relations and making a real impact on workplace culture? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where data drives decisions? Are you ready to support a diverse workforce across our site?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a proactive and confident HR Advisor to join our dynamic HR team in Bridgwater, supporting our NHS contract. This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll be the go-to expert for all things Employee Relations (ER), helping managers navigate complex cases and drive positive outcomes.

This role is being offered on a part-time, permanent basis. You will be working 20 hours per week, with hours and days that suit you. However, flexibility will be required, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to£17,066.66 per annum, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata based on hours. 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:

• Lead and manage ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and flexible working requests
• Coach and train line managers to build confidence and capability in ER case handling
• Collaborate with the HR Operations Partner to identify trends and implement proactive solutions
• Support absence management through data analysis, Occupational Health liaison, and strategic initiatives
• Administer recruitment processes, contract changes, and onboarding activities
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to improving survey scores and workplace culture

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified
• Strong experience in managing high-volume ER cases
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with Trade Unions
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, COUNT)
• A flexible, organised, and customer-focused approach

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.

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.