HR & ER Advisor — Logistics Ops

Gist Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount on merchandise

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan discounts

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is seeking a hands-on People Advisor to join the operational People Team in Thatcham. You will work closely with the People Partner to deliver a credible HR service focused on employee relations, manager coaching and HR fundamentals in a busy logistics operation.

This role involves advising on ER, supporting managers through absence and performance processes, and ensuring fair treatment under employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory or ER within operational, FMCG or logistics environments.
• Able to advise and coach managers on ER and people challenges.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR policy and ER best practice.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee relations and coach managers on ER practices.
• Support managers through absence, performance, conduct and other ER processes with early intervention and case management.
• Ensure ER activity aligns with employment law, policy and best practice.
• Identify high risk cases and support industrial relations activities with root cause analysis.
• Coach line managers to strengthen confidence and capability in handling people matters.
• Use HR data and insights to identify priorities and develop practical solutions site-wide.
• Support engagement initiatives to improve communication and colleague experience.
• Maintain accurate records on headcount, absence, ER and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Employment law

Coaching managers

Data & insights

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (desirable)

Job description

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is seeking a hands-on People Advisor to join the operational People Team in Thatcham. You will work closely with the People Partner to deliver a credible HR service focused on employee relations, manager coaching and HR fundamentals in a busy logistics operation.

This role involves advising on ER, supporting managers through absence and performance processes, and ensuring fair treatment under employment law.