Strategic HR Compliance & Data Governance Lead

GXO Logistics; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

Private medical and dental insurance

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing and discounts platform

Job summary

GXO Logistics in the UK is seeking an HR Compliance & Data Governance Manager to build and embed our compliance framework across GXO UK&I. You will lead a growing team of Compliance Specialists, translate complex regulatory requirements into practical processes, and partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, Risk and IT to strengthen governance and audit readiness.

This full-time, hybrid role is based in Northampton with office and home days.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR Operations, People Services or HR Compliance in large or complex organisations.
• Proven track record building or improving governance frameworks and controls.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, data governance and regulations (GDPR, etc.).
• Confident leadership with ability to coach teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strategic, hands-on, and data-driven with change management skills; experience with HRIS/SOX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape and embed the People Services compliance and governance framework.
• Own HR data governance, improving data quality across systems.
• Lead audit and assurance activities to maintain readiness.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Legal, Risk and IT.
• Lead and develop the team, driving automation and standardisation.

Skills

HR Ops

People Services

Governance

Data Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

SOX Controls

Tools

SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

GXO Logistics in the UK is seeking an HR Compliance & Data Governance Manager to build and embed our compliance framework across GXO UK&I. You will lead a growing team of Compliance Specialists, translate complex regulatory requirements into practical processes, and partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, Risk and IT to strengthen governance and audit readiness.

This full-time, hybrid role is based in Northampton with office and home days.