Here at GXO, we’re recruiting for an HR Manager to support our operation at Avonmouth. This is a full‑time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00, where you’ll lead and deliver a comprehensive HR service, partnering with site leadership to drive performance, engagement and operational excellence.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Site General Manager and leadership team, translating people strategy into practical actions that drive operational performance, engagement and cultural alignment
• Lead and manage a full range of complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of policies, mitigating risk and providing expert guidance aligned to UK employment legislation
• Drive site‑wide performance and engagement initiatives, including appraisal processes, engagement plans and retention strategies, using data and insight to inform continuous improvement
• Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment and workforce planning activities, including agency strategy, resourcing models and onboarding processes to support fluctuating operational demands
• Ensure robust HR operations and compliance, including accurate data management, payroll inputs, reporting, audits and alignment with GXO policies and legal requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Demonstrable experience operating at HR Manager level within a fast‑paced logistics, warehousing or operational environment, supporting large, shift‑based workforces
• Strong employee relations expertise, with the confidence and capability to manage complex, high‑risk cases and coach managers through challenging situations
• Proven ability to influence, challenge and support senior stakeholders, building credible relationships that drive accountability and performance
• In‑depth and up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to apply it pragmatically within an operational setting
• CIPD Level 5 (or above) or equivalent experience, with a proactive, commercially focused and solutions‑driven mindset