Payroll Governance & Controls Analyst — Drive Compliance

GXO Logistics

Northampton

Hybrid

GBP 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GXO Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Governance & Controls Analyst to safeguard payroll integrity. You will lead governance, drive SOX readiness, and partner across Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT to strengthen controls.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the Northampton office) and a compensation package up to £42,000 with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

Experience with end-to-end payroll and UK payroll legislation.
Experience in governance, risk, audit, or controls.
Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead payroll governance and controls activities by auditing payroll runbooks, testing controls, monitoring compliance, and maintaining governance frameworks across all payroll operations.
Ensure audit and regulatory readiness by supporting SOX requirements, coordinating internal and external audits, managing evidence collection, and tracking remediation actions.
Maintain accurate payroll documentation and risk management processes, including runbooks, process documentation, risk registers, issue logs, and action trackers.
Identify and mitigate payroll risks through analysis of control failures, payroll errors, compliance issues, and audit findings, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Partner with key stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, Technology, Internal Audit, and third-party providers to strengthen governance, support transformation initiatives, and enhance operational effectiveness.