HR Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts & saving schemes

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead people strategies at our Shared User site in West Hallam, Ilkeston area. You will report to the HR Business Partner and work closely with the Site General Manager to shape the people agenda and create an engaging workplace.

This full-time, permanent role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with a salary up to £50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support colleagues across the business.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Experience as HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong employment law knowledge with a practical commercial HR approach.
• Proven ability to drive change, culture, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and deliver the people strategy, driving engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters.
• Coach and develop managers across HR activities to build leadership capability.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, learning and development initiatives, and leadership pipelines.
• Analyse HR metrics to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR strategy & policy

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching & development

Data-driven decision making

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Ready to lead people strategies that make a real business impact? Passionate about building high-performing teams and positive workplace cultures? Looking for a role where you can influence change, drive engagement, and partner with senior leaders?

Here at GXO, we\'re seeking an experienced and driver HR Manager to join our Shared User site in West Hallam. Reporting to the HR Business Partner and partnering closely with the Site General Manager, you\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people agenda, supporting business objectives, and creating and engaging environment where colleagues can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR professional who enjoys working at pace, influencing stakeholders, managing change, and delivering practical HR solutions that support operational success.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:30.

Pay, benefits and more:

We\'re looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You\'ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you\'ll do on a typical day:

• Partnering with site leadership teams to develop and deliver the people strategy, driving engagement, performance, and organisational effectiveness
• Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management cases
• Building leadership capability through coaching, training, and ongoing support to managers across all HR-related activities
• Driving talent management, succession planning, learning and development initiatives, and supporting future leadership pipelines
• Analysing HR metrics and management information, using data-driven insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified with proven experience in a similar HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role within a fast-paced working environment
• Strong employment law knowledge with a practical and commercially focused approach to HR
• Demonstrated experience of driving change management, cultural development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Excellent communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to challenge and influence when required

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.