Job Title: HR Manager – Warehousing & Logistics
Location: Wellingborough
Department: W&L
Reporting to: Head of warehousing & logistics
Join Segen for an opportunity to help change the world with every action you make. It’s fast paced, challenging, dynamic and incredibly rewarding, because changing the world isn’t easy!
Company Profile
Segen Ltd was formed in 2004 and is the UK’s largest Wholesale Distributor of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems and EV-charging. With a growing European and international focus Segen is now part of the Labora Group since 2021. Segen Group turnover is more than £300m and growing at over 50% per year so there has never been a better time to join the team. Our customer base consists of commercial and residential installation companies. Access to our unique on-line portal and design tool, plus our emphasis on product quality, consistency and availability sets us apart in the market. Segen is a fast-moving business that responds quickly to any market changes supported by its bespoke ERP system and database and team.
Role Purpose
The HR Advisor will provide hands-on, operational HR support to warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, supporting managers with people matters, and helping to drive engagement, performance, and retention in a fast-paced environment.
This role requires a pragmatic, visible HR professional who understands frontline operations, shift-based workforces, and the commercial pressures of Warehousing.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Case Management
- Advise and support line managers on employee relations issues including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and capability processes
- Lead and manage ER cases end-to-end, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance
- Support investigations, hearings, and appeals, producing clear documentation and outcomes
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers
Warehousing & Operational Support
- Build strong working relationships with warehouse managers, supervisors, and shift leaders
- Provide on-the-ground HR support aligned to operational demands (shift-based environments)
- Support peak planning, onboarding, and workforce flexibility initiatives
- Advise on labour planning impacts such as overtime, agency usage, and shift changes
Policy, Compliance & Best Practice
- Ensure company policies are applied consistently across sites and shifts
- Support compliance with UK employment law, ACAS guidelines, and internal procedures
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity
- Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reporting where required
Absence, Attendance & Wellbeing
- Monitor absence trends and support managers with return-to-work processes
- Advise on long-term sickness cases, OH referrals, and reasonable adjustments
- Promote wellbeing initiatives aligned to a physical, operational workforce
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support operational recruitment campaigns (permanent, temporary, and agency labour)
- Assist with interviews, onboarding, inductions, and probation reviews
- Liaise with agencies to ensure compliance, cost control, and performance standards
Engagement & Culture
- Support employee engagement initiatives and communication forums
- Assist with employee representative engagement where applicable
- Provide HR input to toolbox talks, briefings, and site communications
HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to HR projects such as policy updates, engagement surveys, or system improvements
- Use people data to identify trends and make practical recommendations
- Support change management initiatives including restructures or TUPE where required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven HR Advisor experience, ideally within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or similar operational environments
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
- Confident advising managers and challenging constructively where needed
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
- Exposure to change management or TUPE processes
Personal Attributes
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused
- Approachable, resilient, and credible with operational teams
- Comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor
- Commercially aware and customer-focused
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to change
Working Environment
- Warehouse office based role.
- May require flexibility to support shift patterns, including early starts or occasional evenings
Employee benefits
What we offer:
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid Working
- EV Car scheme
- Pension
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to fast paced warehousing and logistics operations
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
- Life Assurance
- Discounted company products
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Career Development
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Staff events and surprises
At Segen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
