Payroll Data Administrator

GXO; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Barnsley is looking for a detail-driven Data Administrator within Payroll to support payroll processing and data management. You will handle producing reports in Excel and maintaining payroll data integrity. The ideal candidate will have strong admin experience, especially in payroll, and advanced Excel skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £26,500 and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible dental insurance plans

Company sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally in payroll or data-heavy roles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK Payroll legislation and experience with HRIS or T&A Systems are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Producing reports and dashboards using Excel.
• Supporting weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Implement and maintain payroll trackers.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Do you have passion for data with a desire for Payroll? Do you thrive on accuracy and love solving data puzzles? Can you juggle spreadsheets, systems, and deadlines with ease?

If you said yes, this could be your next big move!

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.

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

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £26,500 per annum and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 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

• 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

What you need to succeed at GXO

• 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
• Knowledge of UK Payroll legislation and experience with HRIS or T&A Systems are a bonus!

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.