Hr assistant

Do you enjoy being organised, detail-focused, and at the heart of people processes? Are you passionate about delivering a great employee experience? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced environment where your work really makes a difference?

Here at GXO, we’re seeking an HR Assistant to join our Primark Thrapston site. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be the backbone of the HR team – keeping everything organised, compliant, and colleague-focused. This is a full‑time, permanent position. Based on‑site, you will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

Salary of up to £30,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Benefits include 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:

• Coordinating recruitment activities, onboarding, and right-to-work checks
• Preparing HR documentation including contracts, letters, and meeting packs
• Supporting absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes
• Maintaining accurate HR systems, reports, and employee records
• Managing HR queries and inbox support while providing a professional first point of contact

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards this) and a basic understanding of UK employment practices
• Experience in a HR administrative or support role
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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 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.