HR Advisor

GXO Logistics, Inc.

HR Advisor supporting operations and employee relations at GXO's WH SMITH site in Birmingham. Focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and compliance in logistics organization.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise and support managers on employee relations matters including discipline, grievance, absence, and performance management
Work closely with Trade Union representatives and site leadership to maintain effective employee relations
Support recruitment, onboarding, organisational change activity (TUPE, redundancy), and HR projects at site level
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and legal compliance are applied consistently, supporting engagement and risk reduction
Support and coach operational managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters
Monitor and provide HR Manager with management information relating to HR matters, such as headcount, turnover and absence
Organise and lead engagement activities for the site

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in an HR Advisory or HR Officer role with exposure to complex ER cases
Strong communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge constructively
Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, unionised environment while managing competing priorities
Solid understanding of UK employment law and practical application within an operational setting
CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification (transport/logistics experience desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Option to buy additional days
Company sponsored pension scheme
Private medical and dental insurance
24/7 online GP service
Life assurance
Fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
Ongoing learning and development through GXO University
Clear support for CIPD progression
Access to MyBenefits platform with high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, saving scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementrecruitmentonboardingHR policieslegal compliancemanagement informationUK employment lawTUPEredundancy

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing skillsconfidenceautonomyability to manage competing prioritiescoachingengagementconstructive challenge

Certifications

CIPD qualifiedworking towards CIPD qualification