HR & Payroll Coordinator

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a HR & Payroll Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves HR administration, payroll coordination, and engagement activities. Ideal candidates should be CIPD Level 3 qualified, have experience in HR & Payroll, and skills in communication and Microsoft Office. The salary offered is up to £30,000 with benefits including 25 days annual leave, flexible dental insurance, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR & Payroll within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge in employee relations issues, recruitment, and payroll cycles.
• Proactive, organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, referencing, and probation processes.
• Manage contracts, new starter packs, and maintain accurate employee records.
• Act as a Super User for Time & Attendance system, handling payroll cycles.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 knowledge

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about delivering a first-class people service? Can you combine attention to detail with excellent communication skills?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a HR & Payroll Coordinator to join our M&S distribution site in Milton Keynes. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a first-class on-site people service. Reporting to the HR Advisor, you’ll be the go-to person for HR administration, payroll coordination, and engagement activities.

This is a full-time, 12-month Fixed-Term position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:00 till 16:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, 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!

Responsibilities

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Be the backbone of our HR function, always ensuring confidentiality and integrity
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, referencing, and probation processes
• Manage contracts, new starter packs, and maintain accurate employee records
• Act as a Super User for our Time & Attendance system, handling payroll cycles and resolving queries
• Support statutory leave processes and ensure compliance with employment law and GXO policies
• Drive engagement and communication initiatives across the site

Requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Previous experience in HR & Payroll within a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge or ER issues, recruitment, and payroll cycles
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Proactive, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner 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.

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.