People Advisor (12 Month Contract)

Gist Limited; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company as a Full Time HR People Advisor, where your expertise will help shape the HR department's success. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with senior management to enhance employee relations and ensure operational excellence. Enjoy a supportive environment that values individuality and offers an array of benefits, including generous annual leave and discounts. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Attractive annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Advisory/Officer role is essential.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee relations.
• Conduct induction training and HR administration tasks.
• Assist with recruitment and selection processes.

Skills

HR Advisory experience

Relationship-building skills

Ability to manage workload

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are looking for a Full Time HR People Advisor to join our team in Lenziemill.

As an HR People Advisor, you will partner with the HR Manager and operate as a true generalist, managing the day-to-day running of the HR department at the site.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food after successful completion of probationary period
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary: Up to £33,500

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required

What you’ll do:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the operational success and development of the HR department, working closely alongside senior site management
• Heavy involvement in employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance issues
• Managing absence effectively
• Delivering induction training for new starters and updating welcome pack information regularly
• Carrying out all elements of HR administration, such as starters, leavers, referencing, security, and compliance checks
• Assisting with recruitment and selection processes on site

Who you are:

Your skills and experience will include:

• Experience in a similar HR Advisory/Officer role
• Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards qualification
• Previous experience in FMCG, logistics, or supply chain sectors is highly desirable, as well as exposure to a unionized environment
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload effectively

Why Gist?

At Gist, we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do. We are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

Our goal is to create a performance-focused, fair, and inclusive environment where everyone can develop and connect meaningfully with their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are committed to health, safety, and wellbeing, aligning with M&S’s sustainability goals in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral role in M&S’s journey to lead the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Come and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organization, trusted and admired by colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please share your requirements with us. We are committed to providing a fair and transparent assessment process. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.