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People Operations Specialist (HR Advisor)

Derby, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Primary HR point of contact and trusted advisor for a distribution centre, handling operational HR matters, employee relations, and leadership coaching to foster a safe, inclusive, and performance-driven workplace culture.

Role type

Operational HR Specialist (People Operations)

Builds

Local HR processes, site-specific policies, and a positive work environment for distribution centre staff.

Domain

Logistics / Distribution / HR Operations

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Employee relations, disciplinary management, recruitment support, HR project management, performance review implementation, HR policy development, HRIS proficiency, employment law knowledge, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, data analysis, Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Workday experience, CIPD Level 5 qualification, experience in production or logistics environments

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day colleague queries and operational HR matters; Coach senior leaders on HR topics across the employee lifecycle; Resolve employee relations cases and conflicts; Carry out disciplinary measures in line with policy; Support recruitment and manage HR projects; Implement local HR processes and monitor metrics like absenteeism and turnover.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC