HR Manager (12 month FTC)

GXO; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking an HR Manager in Wellingborough on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves building the HR people plan, providing generalist support, and fostering excellent employee relations. Ideal candidates will have HR management experience, strong leadership skills, and up-to-date knowledge of legislation. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar HR management role, preferably in an operational environment.
• Experience of solving complex employee relations cases.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching and motivational skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legal and audit compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive the HR people plan to support the overall business plan.
• Provide full HR generalist support and advice to managers and employees.
• Facilitate harmonious employee relations with site teams.

Skills

Experience in HR management

Change management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Data-focused approach

Education

CIPD qualified or working towards

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a fresh challenge?

Maybe you're ready to step into a role where your ideas are heard, your skills are recognised, and your impact is real. If you're craving variety, collaboration, and the chance to make a difference—we’ve got just the opportunity.

We’re on the lookout for an HR Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Sound like your kind of move? Keep reading…

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Toolstation site in Pineham, Northampton and GXO is seeking a talented and passionate individual for the position of HR Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover).

You will be working Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00, with some flexibility required. This is logistics after all!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Build and drive the HR people plan to support our overall business plan and develop our employee relations agenda
• Carry out the proactive development of line management capability through formal training, coaching and guidance on all HR related activities
• Provide full HR generalist support and advice to managers and employees to ensure current knowledge of employee legislation
• Facilitate harmonious employee relations with the site teams to ensure optimum working efficiency within the operation

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of £45,000.00 - £50,000.00 (dependent on experience) per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus 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 need to succeed at GXO

• Demonstrable experience in a similar HR management role, preferably in an operational environment and experience of solving complex employee relations cases
• A proven track record in change management and the ability to drive HR transformation
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching and motivational skills
• An organised, data-focused and conscientious approach to your work
• Up-to-date knowledge of both legal and audit compliance requirements
• CIPD qualified or working towards

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. 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.