HR Advisor (Part-time)

GXO; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Maidstone seeks a proactive HR Advisor for a part-time, permanent role. You will lead Employee Relations cases, support line managers, and enhance workplace culture. Ideal candidates are CIPD Level 3 qualified with strong experience in ER case management. The position offers a salary of up to £17,066.66 per annum along with comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical & dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualified is required.
• Strong experience in managing high-volume ER cases is necessary.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ER cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Coach line managers in ER case handling.
• Analyze absence management and collaborate on initiatives.

Skills

Employee Relations case management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

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 Maidstone, 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 manager 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.