HR Manager

GXO Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

GP service (24/7 online)

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Manchester is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the site HR function and drive people strategies across the team.

You will advise on ER cases, support managers with HR processes, oversee payroll on site, and ensure compliance with GXO policies and statutory requirements while managing HR KPI performance.

The role requires CIPD Level 5 qualification, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification required.
• Experience handling ER caseloads in a union environment.
• Strong communication across all levels and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience in transport or logistics is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all HR matters for the site.
• Coach and develop managers on HR processes and policies.
• Manage on-site HR KPI data including absence and headcount.
• Lead and develop the onsite people agenda.
• Implement efficient HR processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance on HR matters on site.
• Co-ordinate union relations and ER caseloads.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you a confident manager who can lead a team to success? Are you an HR professional who has experience driving change in the workplace? Do you thrive in an environment where you can influence colleagues to achieve their individual and team goals?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a HR Manager to join our Mars Snacking team in Manchester and providing support to 2 further sites.

As a HR Lead you will be responsible for advising on ER cases, ensuring all policies & procedures are adhered to, coaching and supporting Managers in all aspects of people management, together with overseeing payroll processes on site, alongside ensuring the HR data is managed and processed in line with GXO and statutory requirements. The role is also responsible for the on-site management of the HR KPI's.

This is a full time, permanent, predominately working Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 16:00, however, we do ask for flexibility, this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000.00 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

• company sponsored pension scheme
• private medical & dental insurance
• a 24/7 online GP service
• life assurance
• a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts
• a cycle to work scheme
• cashback cards
• a saving scheme

What you'll do on a typical day as a HR Manager:

• Lead on all HR related matters for site
• Coach and develop people managers on all aspects of HR related processes and policy, supporting them with complex ER cases, absence management and performance management processes.
• Accurately managing HR KPI's on site, to include absence, headcount and other key measurables
• Lead & develop onsite People agenda
• Implementing and maintaining efficient HR processes & Continuous Improvement initiatives within the HR department
• Providing advice and guidance to colleagues on site
• Management of union relations & ER caseload & provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site
• Coaching and training Managers and Supervisors on HR matters, process and policies

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD level 5 qualified
• Previous experience within a union environment and previous ER caseload management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and with stakeholders
• High attention to detail & able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Previous experience of working within a transport and logistics industry would be highly desirable
• An up-to-date knowledge or understanding of employment law

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.

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.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.