HR Manager

easyship; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

25 days leave + UK holidays

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Gosincro, backed by Easyship, seeks an experienced HR Manager for Corby. You will lead the UK HR function on-site, ensuring legal compliance, payroll accuracy, and a strong workplace culture.

You will report to the Head of HR in the US and coordinate HR activities across borders, adapting policies to UK law while maintaining global alignment. A hands-on, collaborative leader is essential for success.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 in HR leadership or equivalent experience in UK HR leadership.
• 3–5 years of experience as HR Manager or Senior HR in the UK.
• Experience in a hybrid, warehouse, logistics, or multi-site environment is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to liaise with US-based leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure UK compliance with employment legislation, ACAS guidelines, and GDPR.
• Collaborate daily with Head of HR in California to align UK operations with global HR strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end local HR processes: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and payroll.
• Manage payroll operations with UK finance/payroll providers and statutory schemes.
• Drive local performance, training, and culture initiatives.

Skills

UK HR leadership

Employee relations

Payroll management

Policy compliance

Education

CIPD Level 5

CIPD Level 7

Job description

About Gosincro

Gosincro is redefining what's possible in global shipping. Powered by Easyship, our cutting-edge logistics technology is breaking down the last great barrier of worldwide eCommerce - making it effortless for any business, anywhere, to ship to anyone, everywhere.

We operate with a high-performing global workforce across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and we're on a mission to keep pushing boundaries. We're not just building a company - we're building the future of global commerce. If you're ready to be part of something that moves fast and matters, we want to hear from you.

HR Manager - eFulfillment (Founding Team)

Reports to: Head of HR

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire (NN17 5DY)

Hybrid: 4 days on-site and 1 day from home.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead our HR function on-site in Corby, UK. Serving as the primary HR leader for our local operations, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, champion a positive workplace culture, and maintain strict compliance with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines. As this role reports to the Head of HR based at our US headquarters in California, you will act as the crucial operational bridge between local UK workforce needs and global HR strategy operating with a high degree of autonomy during UK business hours while ensuring global alignment.

Key Responsibilities

1. UK Compliance & Employee Relations
   • Serve as the resident expert on UK labour laws, ensuring all policies, contracts, and practices strictly comply with UK employment legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Employment Rights Act 1996.
   • Manage complex employee relations (ER) matters, including grievances, disciplinary proceedings, sickness absence management, performance management, and redundancies, strictly following ACAS Codes of Practice.
   • Oversee and maintain UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance for all employee data across local HR systems.
   • Ensure accurate Right to Work (RTW) checks and statutory onboarding documentation are executed prior to employment.
2. Cross-Border Collaboration & Reporting
   • Maintain close, daily communication with the Head of HR in California to ensure UKoperations align with global corporate strategy and culture.
   • Lead local HR initiatives independently during UK working hours, providing end-of-day handoffs and regular operational updates to US leadership.
   • Adapt global HR policies to ensure they are fully compliant with UK statutory frameworks (e.g., SSP, SMP/SPP, Working Time Regulations).
3. Employee Lifecycle & Operations
   • Oversee full-cycle local recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
   • Draft and maintain UK-compliant employment contracts, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and the local Employee Handbook.
   • Manage full monthly payroll operations in partnership with UK finance/payroll providers, ensuring precise calculations for PAYE, National Insurance, auto-enrolment workplace pensions, and statutory pay schemes.
4. Performance, Training & Culture
   • Drive local performance management initiatives, supporting line managers with appraisal frameworks, capability processes, and Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
   • Promote employee engagement, well-being initiatives, and a healthy workplace culture across the Corby site.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (CIPD Level 7 preferred) or equivalent demonstrable experience in UK HR leadership.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR role within the UK. Experience in a hybrid, warehouse, logistics, or multi-site environment is highly desirable.
• Prior experience reporting to a remote or international headquarters (specifically US-based leadership) is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the self-reliance to act as the sole local HR point of contact for Corby staff during UK business hours.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with UK market standards and experience
• 25 days paid annual leave + UK public bank holidays
• Hybrid model (4 days on-site in the warehouse, 1 day working from home)

For further information please contact [e-mail]