GXO Logistics Hiring for Senior HR Manager – North at Derbyshire Full Time

Are you currently working as a HR Manager in a fast-paced business? Are you looking for something new and exciting to challenge you? Or maybe you’re looking for your next step into a Senior HR Manager role that’s offering you the opportunity to really make your mark?

Here at GXO we are looking for an HR professional to partner our Drinks Business covering both our Primary and Secondary sites in the North. This role covers a wide geographical area within the North, therefore flexibility is a prerequisite. It’s a great time to join the Drinks team as the Business Unit is currently undergoing a period of change, with the aim of being a more profitable part of the GXO portfolio, this means that the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a wide variety of projects in addition to the generalist HR activities.

Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of between £55,000 – £60,000 per annum, plus a car allowance of £595 pcm, in addition we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:
Business partner operational management in a unionised environment. You will be able to demonstrate success in delivering a comprehensive HR portfolio within a busy changing environment

Support the establishment of the required leadership standards and capability at all levels of the business via leadership development, management training, succession planning, relationship building etc.

Lead, support and advise across the full spectrum of employee relations and employment law, including grievances, disciplinaries, dismissals, TUPE and welfare issues.

Union engagement, negotiation and consultation are key factors in this role with operational colleagues being represented by Unite and GMB. The ability to have a productive interface with our trade union colleagues is essential. In addition you will be expected to provide ER guidance and case-work ownership whilst challenging managers on their process and approach. This will include supporting any Employment Tribunals in order to ensure any risks are highlighted and minimized

What you need to succeed at GXO

CIPD qualified, with experience at a minimum of HR Manager level

Strong knowledge of employment law, HR Policy, practice, employee relations

Experience of all IR activity including Tupe, consultation, union negotiation & change management approaches

Excellent communication skills across several boundaries and the ability to build rapport with key stakeholders

The ability to effectively manage a team consisting of both direct and indirect reports

Be part of something big.

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.

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