HR Assistant – On-site, 9–5, Full Lifecycle Support

GXO Logistics, Inc; Kettering; 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

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Job summary

GXO is seeking a HR Assistant to join our Primark Thrapston site. You will support the full employee lifecycle, keeping HR processes organised, compliant, and colleague-focused. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Thrapston, with working hours Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.

Salary up to £30,000 per annum plus 25 days annual leave and a comprehensive benefits package. You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and HR queries while maintaining accurate records and providing a

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or working towards this and a basic understanding of UK employment practices.
• Experience in a HR administrative or support role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activities, onboarding, and right-to-work checks
• Preparing HR documentation including contracts, letters, and meeting packs
• Supporting absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes
• Maintaining accurate HR systems, reports, and employee records
• Managing HR queries and inbox support while providing a professional first point of contact

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GXO is seeking a HR Assistant to join our Primark Thrapston site. You will support the full employee lifecycle, keeping HR processes organised, compliant, and colleague-focused. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Thrapston, with working hours Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.

Salary up to £30,000 per annum plus 25 days annual leave and a comprehensive benefits package. You will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and HR queries while maintaining accurate records and providing a