HR Manager

Oxalis Logistics UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Huddersfield is seeking an HR leader to deliver the People Plan in a fast-paced, unionised environment. The role focuses on strategic HR operations and recruitment, enhancing processes for a people-first culture. Strong knowledge of HR best practices and UK employment law is essential. This position offers a competitive salary package including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Bonus up to 10%

Life insurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

33 days holiday rising to 38 days

Gym discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• A values-led leader with a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner translating the people plan into actions.
• Oversee HR systems and drive process improvements.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment.
• Ensure compliance and governance across HR operations.
• Build leadership capability through coaching.

Skills

HR leadership

Strong knowledge of HR best practices

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Job description

About Oxalis Logistics

Oxalis Logistics is a leading provider of end-to-end logistics solutions for bulk fuels and gases, trusted by some of the largest blue‑chip companies in the world. With over 2,700 colleagues and 1,900+ vehicles across 90+ locations, we deliver innovation, agility, and safety every day.

Total Reward Package

Total Reward Package: Up to £71,000 per annum including car/car allowance, bonus + competitive benefits

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance of £6,000 per annum
• Bonus of up to 10% of salary
• Life insurance (2 x salary)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with service (including bank holidays)
• Gym discount, EAP, cycle to work scheme, BP fuel card
• Annual salary review and development opportunities

Role Summary

As an HR leadership role responsible for delivering the Oxalis Logistics Group People Plan, you will report to the HR Director and work closely with operational and functional leaders. You will lead an HR team to deliver operational and strategic HR activity focused on HR systems and recruitment in a safety critical unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner translating the people plan into measurable actions and outcomes
• Oversee the HR systems and drive process improvements through data and MI for meaningful insight and decision making, digitising and optimising our processes
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, ensuring seamless system‑led candidate experience supporting our values and EVP
• Ensure compliance and governance across recruitment and HR operations throughout the colleague lifecycle
• Build leadership capability, through coaching leaders and promoting our people first, values‑led culture and decision making, promoting safe, ethical people decisions

Requirements

• Proven experience in system and process improvement through digitising and optimising, whilst managing competing priorities in a fast paced, operationally focused company
• HR leadership with strong knowledge of HR best practice and appropriate UK employment law across recruitment and HR platforms
• Data‑driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
• A values‑led leader with a people first approach, and a passion for delivery, continuous improvement and a hands‑on approach to leadership

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At Oxalis Logistics, we invest in our people. From tailored training to career development programmes, we're committed to helping you thrive. Apply now and take the lead in shaping the future of logistics with Oxalis.