HR & Payroll Administrator

HR & Payroll Administrator

Leicester

Logistics done differently.

Are you looking to build a long-term career in HR? Do you have experience in HR, payroll or administration and feel ready for a role that will give you greater exposure, responsibility and genuine development opportunities?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We're looking for an ambitious and motivated HR & Payroll Administrator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Leicester site.

This is much more than a traditional administration role. It's an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of HR and payroll activities, working closely with managers and colleagues across the operation. You'll play a key role in supporting employee relations, absence management, payroll processes, employee engagement and recruitment activities whilst developing valuable knowledge and experience within a global logistics business.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £29,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a salary sacrifice car scheme, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues, site functions and external service providers, establishing professional credibility across the operation
• Provide a dedicated HR and Payroll advisory service in relation to payroll queries, absence, restricted duties, conduct and capability, grievance matters, recruitment, employee engagement, organisational change and employee relations matters
• Take the lead on the management of absence, including making recommendations, giving advice, coaching and support to managers, liaising with Occupational Health and supporting absence review meetings
• Support managers with HR policies and procedures, helping to ensure consistent and effective people management practices
• Create and maintain a positive team culture within the HR & Payroll Team, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management information reports to support decision making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in the design and delivery of development workshops focused on HR best practice across the site
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, helping to create a positive employee experience from day one

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• A positive, driven and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• A customer-focused mindset and a genuine passion for helping people
• The ability to prioritise workloads and remain organised in a fast-paced environment
• A solution-focused approach, with the confidence to ask questions and seek opportunities to improve
• A genuine interest in developing a career within Human Resources and Payroll

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don't hesitate to let us know.