Employee Relations Lead Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Are you looking for a new, fresh challenge? Are you feeling confident with all things HR and would like to test yourself at one of the biggest logistics operations in the area? Like the sound of making your mark in a globally recognized and ever-evolving eCommerce operation?
Here at GXO, we are currently looking for Operational ER Lead to join us at our ASOS site in Barnsley. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract role (maternity cover) working Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00.
You will have a unique opportunity to run well-established, fast-paced HR operations on a logistics site with over 3,500 employees under one roof. Directly managing a team of 6, you will be responsible for all HR topics, including all ER cases and providing an excellent level of expertise regarding employment law.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £40,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days of annual leave (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 including access to our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. For the duration of your contract, you will also get access to our exclusive, internal job opportunities should you want to stay with GXO for longer!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Provide comprehensive generalist HR support to our operational and managerial colleagues
- Lead and care for a team of 6 HR Advisors and their reports (6 HR Administrators)
- Get involved in complicated and escalated employee relations activity, such as grievances, disciplinary processes and absence management
- Proactively look to develop the HR strategy with an eye for continuous improvement and compliance
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Previous experience in a similar role, providing generalist HR support to a large population
- Experience in managing a team
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR policy, practice and procedures
- The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels – this could be anything from our population to our leadership teams
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period?
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD qualifications (preferred)
Work Location: In person
