Senior HR Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc; Otley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc in Sherburn-in-Elmet is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to lead people initiatives across a large 24/7 operation. You’ll partner with site leadership to shape the People Plan, align culture, talent, structure and processes, and deliver a comprehensive HR service.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, with a salary of £38,000 per annum and 33 days’ annual leave. You’ll advise on employee relations, drive talent development and continuous improvement, and support a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HR Advisor/HR Generalist in a fast-paced warehousing/logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and employee relations processes.
• Experience supporting talent management, succession planning, and organisational change initiatives.
• CIPD Level 5 or higher is preferred; excellent organisational skills and a passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead site culture initiatives and collaborate with senior Leaders to enhance employee experience across the lifecycle.
• Drive talent, succession planning and performance management activities across the operation.
• Provide expert HR guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy, performance and absence cases.
• Coach managers through training and development to build capability in people management.
• Drive HR projects, engagement initiatives, analytics and continuous improvement, deputising for the HR Manager when needed.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Talent management

Change management

Communication

Influencing

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

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.