Network HR Assistant

Job description

Do you enjoy being at the heart of HR operations, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes? Are you at your best when juggling multiple sites, priorities, and stakeholders? Looking for an HR role where consistency, accuracy, and strong relationships really make a difference? GXO is currently recruiting a Network HR Assistant to support our B&Q retail logistics operation. This role plays a vital part in delivering consistent, high‑quality HR support across a number of unionised operational sites during a period of continuing integration and change. You’ll be a trusted presence across the region, supporting managers and colleagues with the day‑to‑day employee lifecycle while ensuring policies, processes, and data standards are applied consistently. This role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. The hours of work are 37.5 per week, 5 days per week, predominantly Monday to Friday, office hours. Some flexibility will be required, this is logistics after al! Pay, benefits and more: You’ll be paid a salary of up to £28,500 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, 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! Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. What you’ll do on a typical day: Provide end‑to‑end HR assistance across multiple sites, including contracts, variations, starters, leavers, right‑to‑work checks, references, and probation tracking Maintain accurate HR systems and personnel files, ensuring GDPR compliance at all times Support employee relations activity by preparing documentation, tracking case timelines, and note‑taking at meetings Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, including adverts, interviews, offers and pre‑employment checks Produce regular HR reports including headcount, starters/leavers, absence and probation milestones Act as a first point of contact for HR admin queries, escalating appropriately where required What you need to succeed at GXO: Proven experience in a high‑volume HR assistant or coordinator role, with a good working knowledge of HR systems and employment documentation CIPD Level 3 is desirable, with support available for further development. Confidence supporting operational, unionised environments (or a strong willingness to learn) Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, well‑organised work Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations Clear, professional communication skills at all levels 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.