HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner focuses on partnering with senior operational leaders to deliver a coherent people plan aligned to the defence contract’s operational agenda.

What the role involves

• Partnering with senior operational leaders to deliver a coherent people plan aligned to the Defence contract’s operational agenda.
• Leading and developing a team of HR Managers and Advisors, building capability through coaching, mentoring.
• Driving and embedding GXO HR programmes such as performance management, engagement, talent and succession planning, recognition and learning & development.
• Managing organisation design activity and people-related change as GXO integration progresses across sites.
• Providing insight through people data and MI to inform decision-making, while ensuring consistent application of policies, compliance standards and employee relations best practice.

Skills and requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualification with strong, up-to-date employment law knowledge, including experience of disciplinary, grievance, TUPE and change scenarios.
• BPSS and SC clearance will be required for this role.
• Proven experience operating as a senior HR leader in a large, multi-site, unionised environment, ideally within logistics, manufacturing or a highly compliant sector.
• Confidence leading complex union relationships and negotiations at both local and national level.

Confirmed role details

• We’re looking to offer a competitive salary plus the option of a company car or car allowance and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme and private medical cover.