Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where culture, performance and people transformation is at the heart of everything we do? Are you confident influencing leaders, shaping HR strategy and driving change end-to-end? Are you ready to lead a high-performing HR team within one of the UK’s most recognisable Fashion & Apparel operations?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our River Island contract based in Milton Keynes. Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will play a pivotal role in aligning people processes, embedding a strong performance culture, and partnering closely with senior leadership to drive the organisational success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, forward-thinking HR professional who can balance operational HR excellence with strategic influence.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance, 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:

• Implement a People Plan that supports cultural change and long-term performance improvement
• Lead, motivate and develop the onsite HR team to achieve collective and individual objectives
• Establish and embed strong leadership capability at all levels through training, coaching, and succession planning
• Provide expert advice across all areas of employee relations including grievances, disciplinary, TUPE, redundancy, and complex casework
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across GXO to deliver consistent policies and people initiatives
• Play a proactive role in business and resource planning to ensure HR input at every state of operational change

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, with proven experience as a HR Manager, within a fast-past environment
• Solid understanding of HR policies, ER, change management and HR systems
• High attention to detail and the ability to influence at all levels
• Passionate about developing yourself and your team
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capability

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.

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.