HR & Payroll Coordinator (12-month FTC)

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! 

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

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.