Senior HR Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Otley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to lead people initiatives across a large, fast-paced logistics operation. You’ll partner with site leadership to shape the People Plan, culture, talent, structure and processes for a 24/7 operation.

You’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance, absence and TUPE matters, coach managers, drive engagement and contribute to continuous improvement through people analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior HR advisory or generalist roles within fast-paced warehousing/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and complex case management.
• Experience with talent management, succession planning and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively drive site culture, working closely with senior leaders and operational teams to enhance the employee experience across all stages of the colleague lifecycle
• Lead talent, succession planning and performance management activities, supporting development plans, appraisals and the annual performance cycle across the operation
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy, performance and absence cases, managing more complex matters when required
• Support managers through coaching, training and development initiatives, helping to build capability and confidence in people management
• Drive HR projects, engagement initiatives, people analytics and continuous improvement activities while deputising for the HR Manager when required

Skills

Senior HR Advisor

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to take the lead in driving people initiatives across a large, fast-paced logistics operation? Do you enjoy partnering with senior leaders, developing management capability and shaping a positive workplace culture? Are you confident managing complex employee relations matters while influencing business performance through people strategies?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to join our Sherburn-in-Elmet operation. This is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, where you'll provide a comprehensive HR service while playing a fundamental role in supporting the delivery of the site People Plan, aligning culture, talent, structure and processes. Supporting a large and diverse workforce across a 24/7 operation, you'll work closely with site leadership teams to create a high performing, engaged and compliant working environment.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're offering a salary of £38,000 per annum, alongside 33 days annual leave, a company-sponsored pension scheme, life assurance, access to a 24/7 online GP service and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also benefit from our MyBenefits platform, offering high-street discounts, cashback schemes, cycle-to-work options and a range of wellbeing benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support and actively drive site culture, working closely with senior leaders and operational teams to enhance the employee experience across all stages of the colleague lifecycle
• Lead talent, succession planning and performance management activities, supporting development plans, appraisals and the annual performance cycle across the operation
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy, performance and absence cases, managing more complex matters when required
• Support managers through coaching, training and development initiatives, helping to build capability and confidence in people management
• Drive HR projects, engagement initiatives, people analytics and continuous improvement activities while deputising for the HR Manager when required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Advisor or HR Generalist role within a fast-paced operational, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK Employment Law, employee relations processes and complex case management
• Experience supporting talent management, succession planning, engagement initiatives and organisational change activities
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and challenge constructively at all levels
• Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or above, with excellent organisational skills and a passion for developing people and driving positive change

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.

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.