Regional HR Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an HR Manager for a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Based in Nuneaton, this role entails leading a team, providing strategic HR guidance, and managing complex employment relations matters. The ideal candidate has proven HR management experience in fast-paced environments and a strong understanding of employment law. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 per annum plus additional benefits, including a company car or allowance and a comprehensive benefits package to promote wellbeing.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Training and progress opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR management role within an operational, fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and the ACAS code of practice.
• Experience managing HR projects and supporting change.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three, supporting a wider colleague base across multiple UK sites.
• Provide strategic and hands-on HR guidance that supports operational delivery and customer accounts.
• Manage complex ER matters and major change initiatives.

Skills

HR management experience

Knowledge of employment law

Project management

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of three, supporting a wider colleague base across multiple UK sites
• Provide strategic and hands‑on HR guidance that supports operational delivery and customer accounts
• Partner with leaders to enhance engagement, wellbeing, performance, and overall colleague experience
• Manage complex ER matters and major change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies and TUPE
• Promote a culture of consistency, inclusion, development and best‑practice HR across the network
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex ER cases and drive proactive people solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR management role within an operational, fast‑paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and the ACAS code of practice
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience at the appropriate level)
• Experience managing HR projects and supporting change

About GXO

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Contract & Compensation

This is a full‑time, 6‑month fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave. You'll work Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times. We're open on home location, but you'll need to travel to sites in Nuneaton, Doncaster or Harlow.

Pay, benefits and more: We're offering a salary of circa £55,000 per annum, plus a company car or a £5,160 car allowance, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and development. Expect a company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, cycle to work scheme, online discount platform, onsite parking, and a friendly, safety‑driven culture. You'll also have access to training, multiskilling and real opportunities to progress within a growing business.