Senior Generalist, Human Resources

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Senior Human Resources Generalist, you will serve as the on-site HR leader for a key Aerospace customer. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our workforce strategy meets the precision, quality, and compliance expectations of a high-accountability environment. You will lead efforts in employee relations, staffing, engagement, performance management, and compliance—with a strong focus on high-quality hiring, detailed training, and a culture of excellence. A distinguishing feature of this position is the design and execution of tailored, site-specific training programs aligned to Aerospace standards and customer expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead employee relations investigations with discretion, consistency, and documentation aligned to legal and policy standards
• Support best-in-class staffing strategies to attract and retain talent who meet the high attention-to-detail and compliance standards required by the aerospace customer
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on the full-cycle hiring process for both hourly and salaried roles, prioritizing quality over speed while ensuring timely onboarding
• Collaborate with site leader to develop and reinforce a high-performing, quality-driven workforce culture
• Manage compliance activities, including I-9 documentation, safety protocols, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence—with specific accountability for ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance and customer-specific quality standards
• Develop and implement retention strategies aligned with engagement and early-stage attrition KPIs.
• Partner with leaders on the performance management process and coach managers through development conversations and progressive discipline when needed
• Design, implement, and evaluate site-specific training programs, including
  - Role-based onboarding tailored to aerospace requirements
  - Supervisor development focused on coaching, documentation, and quality assurance
  - Compliance training with aerospace-specific policies and customer requirements
  - Ongoing learning to embed a “first-time right” culture across teams
• Track and analyze workforce KPIs including turnover, training completion, engagement trends, and staffing quality metrics
• Lead HR projects or cross-site initiatives aligned to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in aerospace, automotive, logistics, or similarly regulated industry
• Experience supporting 100+ employees in a detail-critical environment
• Proven success in building training programs that meet operational and customer-specific quality standards
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, including ITAR regulations
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems including SuccessFactors, Kronos, and Cornerstone
• Clear ability to work in a customer-facing environment, representing HR in a professional, proactive, and compliance-oriented manner
• Ability to travel domestically as needed (no more than 25%)
• Must possess Real-ID compliant Driver’s License or US Passport

It’d be great if you also have:

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, onsite role supporting a climate-controlled aerospace logistics facility. Occasional off-shift availability may be required to support training or engagement initiatives

We engineer faster, leaner, smarter 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

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.