Regional HR Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their HR team across multiple locations. Responsibilities include driving the HR People plan, managing employee relations, and providing effective support to leadership teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people management skills and a CIPD Level 5 qualification would be desirable. This role offers significant benefits, such as a competitive salary, annual leave, and various employee programs.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading an HR team in logistics, distribution, or supply chain.
• Ability to oversee HR processes across multiple locations.
• Background in Change Management and Cultural Development.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive the HR People plan supporting business objectives.
• Act as a confidant for Leadership Teams aiding people-related decisions.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes effectively.

Skills

Excellent people management skills

Dealing with trade unions

Change Management proficiency

Strong professional relationship building

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Pay, benefits and more :

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to and 25-days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of pcm , 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’ll do on a typical day :

Build and drive the HR People plan to support an overall business plan, developing employee relations agenda

• Act as a confidant, influencer, and enabler, for our Leadership Teams, allowing them to make calculated, evidenced and commercially focused people-related decisions
• Oversee all people processes in the lifecycle of an employee
• Manage time effectively to ensure the right time and focus is in the right area – this will include travel to all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Ensure the HR team are providing an effective and efficient consultancy and advisory service to our operational teams, acting as a key mentor, coach, and go-to escalation point
• Facilitate harmonious employee relations with the site teams and any respective Trade Union representatives to ensure optimum working efficiency within the operation

What you need to succeed at GXO :

CIPD Level 5 qualification would be desirable

• A background in leading a HR team and overseeing HR activity across multiple locations within logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations would be preferable
• Practiced in dealing with trade unions and associated collective agreements
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels
• Proven track record in Change Management and Cultural Development Experience