HR Manager

Easyship; Corby Glen; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Gosincro, operating under Easyship, seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the on-site HR function in Corby, UK. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, ensure UK law compliance, and align local HR with global strategy while reporting to the Head of HR in California.

You will drive UK payroll, contracts, and onboarding, while fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring ACAS guidelines are followed. This is a hybrid role with 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience in UK HR leadership.
• 3–5 years of HR Manager or Senior HR experience in the UK, ideally in hybrid/warehouse/logistics.
• Experience reporting to remote or international leadership (US) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to be the sole local HR point of contact in UK hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK HR compliance and employee relations in line with UK law and ACAS.
• Coordinate cross-border HR activities with US HQ; provide daily updates to US leadership.
• Manage local recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding; draft UK contracts and handbook.
• Oversee UK payroll processing and statutory payment schemes; ensure data protection compliance.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

UK HR leadership

Stakeholder communication

Remote collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 5 or higher

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 UK operations 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 off-boarding 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)