Job Description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge? Do you want to play a key role in shaping culture and supporting people development?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for a

HR Advisor

to join our team in

Harlow

. You'll provide expert HR support to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment law and delivering initiatives that drive engagement and performance.

This is a

full-time, permanent role

, working

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm,

but this can be flexible

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to

37,500

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:

Provide expert guidance to line managers on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance cases, performance management, and formal investigations, ensuring adherence to employment law and company policies. Analyse and interpret HR data to identify trends in headcount, turnover, and absence, producing insightful reports that inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead the end-to-end absence management process, including conducting welfare and health review meetings, managing occupational health referrals, and implementing proactive measures to reduce absenteeism. Partner with managers to deliver a robust recruitment and talent development strategy, supporting workforce planning, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives aligned with business objectives. Oversee the integrity of HR administration and systems throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, ethical standards, and internal audits while driving process efficiency. Contribute to cultural and behavioural change programmes, promoting engagement, equality of opportunity, and a positive working environment that reflects GXO's values.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Experience in a similar HR generalist role Strong knowledge of Employment Law and HR best practices Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office CIPD qualified or working towards (preferred)

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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.





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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.