Site HR Assistant – Payroll, Engagement & Support

GXO Logistics, Inc; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored pension

Life assurance

Benefits platform with retail discount

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Stoke-on-Trent team on the Sainsbury’s contract. This full-time, site-based role supports line managers with HR processes and contributes to the site HR strategy.

The position requires HR administration experience, knowledge of employment law, basic payroll skills, and strong communication to build relationships quickly. You will work standard hours 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have worked in HR Administration/Assistant or similar roles previously.
• Working knowledge of employment law.
• Payroll experience to support with basic queries.
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships quickly.
• Ability to use in house IT Systems in accordance with training provided.
• Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Applying people policies and processes, ensuring the integrity of local people practices within the site/contract
• Develop effective relationships at all levels to establish yourself as a valued member of the HR team in which managers look to for advice
• Supporting the site engagement – acting as a champion for the sites and promoting the annual surveys, participation and communication of outcomes
• Supporting the HR Manager with tasks related to performance reviews and company initiatives
• First line query resolution of HR and pay queries, including queries relating to annualised hours
• Support with site absence management including the active management of welfare meetings and occupational health referrals

Skills

HR Administration

Employment law

Payroll basics

Communication

Relationship building

In-house IT systems

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

In-house HRIS

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Stoke-on-Trent team on the Sainsbury’s contract. This full-time, site-based role supports line managers with HR processes and contributes to the site HR strategy.

The position requires HR administration experience, knowledge of employment law, basic payroll skills, and strong communication to build relationships quickly. You will work standard hours 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday.