HR Manager

GXO; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR operations across multiple distribution centers in Birmingham and Swindon. This full-time position requires proven HR management experience, strong people management skills, and CIPD Level 5 qualification or progress towards it. The role encompasses advisory services, employee relations, and team leadership, contributing to a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR management role, preferably in logistics.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on discipline, grievance, and performance issues.
• Maintain employee relations and facilitate communication with trade unions.
• Offer HR generalist support and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Lead and develop the HR and Payroll team.

Skills

People management skills

Effective influencer

Adaptability

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or studying

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional who is ready to take on your next challenge? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career rather than just another job? Do you crave an autonomous environment where you have the freedom to really make your own mark on things? Then you’re in the right place!

Here at GXO, we’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join us on our WH Smith contract. You’ll manage the HR Operations across 2 distribution centers based in Birmingham and Swindon (you can be based in either location to suit), as well as the transport out base in Milton Keynes. You will lead the on-site HR presence and provide efficient and effective support to the site operational teams using digital HR techniques to align culture, talent, structure and processes.

This is a full time, permanent position, and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00; however there is an option to work 08:30 – 16:30 or 09:00 – 17:00 if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the site HR team provide a consultancy and advisory service to managers on matters of discipline, grievance and performance improvement, whilst embedding the GXO values and commitments
• Facilitate harmonious employee relations with the site teams and respective trade union representatives to ensure optimum working efficiency within the operation
• Provide full HR generalist support and advice to managers and employees - ensuring a current knowledge of employee legislation and employee relations issues is maintained to ensure the business area remains compliant and risk is mitigated
• Lead, coach and develop the HR and Payroll team; responsible for all people processes during the lifecycle of an employee.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Proven experience in a similar HR management role, within a fast paced and dynamic logistics environment
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels
• Be an effective influencer and communicator, able to positively engage and empower others
• Be adaptable and able to work within a rapidly changing environment
• CIPD Level 5 qualified/part qualified or studying towards

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains #LI-LB2

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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