Payroll Data Administrator

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Barnsley seeks a detail-driven Data Administrator for its Payroll team. The role involves payroll processing and data management, ensuring data integrity, and complying with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive mindset. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of up to £26,500 per annum along with generous benefits including 33 days annual leave and flexible dental insurance.

Benefits

Salary up to £26,500 per annum

33 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and data management.
• Familiarity with UK Payroll legislation.
• Experience with HRIS or T&A systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Produce reports and dashboards using Excel.
• Support weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Implement and maintain payroll trackers.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit and cleanse data to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Strong administrative experience in payroll or data-heavy roles

Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive, analytical mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Here at GXO, we're looking for a detail-driven Data Administrator within Payroll to join our HR and Payroll team at our ASOS site, in Barnsley. This role is a perfect blend of payroll processing and data management, supporting the smooth delivery of payroll while ensuring data integrity and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Producing reports and dashboards using Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Data Models)
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll cycles, including overtime, absence, and holiday records
• Support statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP), HMRC forms, and compliance reporting
• Implement and maintain payroll trackers, spreadsheets, and databases for accurate monitoring of pay, attendance, and absence data
• Maintaining accurate payroll data across HRIS and Time & Attendance systems
• Responding to payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
• Auditing and cleansing data to ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance
• Knowledge of UK Payroll legislation and experience with HRIS or T&A Systems are a bonus

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in payroll or data-heavy roles
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting)
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication

Benefits

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.

• Salary up to £26,500 per annum
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• Company sponsored pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme
• MyBenefits platform with discounts, cycle to work, cashback cards, saving schemes, and more

This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll be working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 08:30 till 17:00.

EEO statement: 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.