Lead HR Systems Analyst

GXO Logistics; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Northampton is looking for a Lead HR Systems Analyst to transform HR processes through technology. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £55,000, benefits including medical insurance, and hybrid working options. Successful candidates will have HRIS experience with platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and strong data skills in tools like Power BI. Join our mission to improve employee experiences while optimizing HR systems.

Benefits

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ServiceNow is required.
• Ability to handle sensitive HR data with integrity.
• Strong analytical skills to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and automate HR processes using digital tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams.
• Support system enhancements and performance monitoring.
• Lead UAT and training for new HR tech.
• Drive continuous improvement through analytics and feedback.

Skills

HRIS experience with platforms

Strong data skills

Process mindset with agile knowledge

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming HR through smart systems and seamless digital experiences? Here at our GXO head Office, we’re on a mission to digitise and optimise our HR systems and we need a tech-savvy, process-driven HR Systems Analyst to help lead the charge. If you thrive on solving problems, love working with data, and want to make a real impact on employee experience, this is your time to apply.

We are looking for a Lead HR Systems Analyst to join us on a full time, permanent basis at our Head Office in Northampton. We are offering hybrid working with a balance of days in the office as well as working from home.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of circa £55,000 and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 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:

• Optimise and automate HR processes using digital tools to drive efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and Global Product teams to align systems and data flows
• Support system enhancements including configuration, user access, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring
• Lead UAT and training for new HR tech rollouts and global initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement through analytics, KPIs, and stakeholder feedback

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• HRIS experience with platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, and ServiceNow
• Strong data skills using Power BI, Power Automate, Tableau, and Excel
• Process mindset with knowledge of agile or lean methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Integrity and attention to detail when handling sensitive HR data

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. #LI-CM1

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.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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.