About Us
Priority Express is an established Bristol-based logistics business operating APC Overnight depots in Bristol and Frome alongside our same day and international delivery services.
We're looking for a practical, people-focused HR Manager to take ownership of our HR function and support managers across the business.
The Role
This is a hands-on role covering all aspects of HR, including:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Employee relations
- Disciplinaries and grievances
- Absence management
- Performance and probation reviews
- Staff engagement and retention
- HR systems and reporting (Sage HR)
- Policy development and compliance
You'll work closely with senior managers and spend time with operational teams, not just behind a desk. We're far more interested in experience and the right attitude than qualifications alone.
Ideally you'll have:
- Previous experience in a standalone HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor or similar role
- Strong employee relations experience
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience supporting operational or blue-collar workforces
- Confidence handling difficult conversations professionally and fairly
- A practical, common-sense approach to problem solving
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) preferred
- Equivalent experience will be considered
You'll Fit In If You Are:
- Organised and proactive
- Approachable and professional
- Comfortable challenging managers when needed
- Able to work independently
- Focused on finding solutions, not creating bureaucracy
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Support for professional development
- An opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business
- A key position within the senior management team
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: £33,540.00-£39,130.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS2 0XJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD
Experience:
Work Location: In person
