Onsite HR Advisor: People Strategy & Engagement

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Retail discounts

25 days annual leave

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with operational leaders at our Northampton site, delivering proactive HR support across warehouse and transport operations. The role focuses on engagement, culture, and performance, with a hands-on presence on the floor.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours, on-site Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, offering a salary up to £35,000 plus a pension, life assurance, and access to a benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role with strong employee relations exposure in a fast-moving environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice, including trade unions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ideally CIPD level 5 qualified (or working towards CIPD qualification).

Responsibilities

• Providing expert HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance, and people management.
• Managing end-to-end absence, disciplinary, grievance, and long-term sickness cases.
• Walking the floor to build relationships and ensure a visible, approachable HR presence.
• Supporting teams in proactively identifying and developing employee engagement.
• Analyzing HR data and supporting the delivery of the site people plan and broader HR strategy.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an HR Advisor to partner with operational leaders at our Northampton site, delivering proactive HR support across warehouse and transport operations. The role focuses on engagement, culture, and performance, with a hands-on presence on the floor.

The position is full-time, 37.5 hours, on-site Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, offering a salary up to £35,000 plus a pension, life assurance, and access to a benefits platform.