Average Payroll Manager salary in Northampton

Kick-start your career in payroll analytics with a role that puts data at the heart of the business. As our Junior Payroll MI Analyst, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day payroll MI and reporting, delivering accurate, timely insights that payroll, HR and finance teams rely on. From producing dashboards and exception reports to safeguarding data quality and smooth BAU processes, you’ll play a vital role in keeping payroll reporting running like clockwork. You’ll also gain hands-on experience improving and automating reporting processes, building a strong foundation in payroll, data and MI within a supportive, collaborative team.This is permanent role based at our Northampton head office which offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with up to three days a week in the office..Pay, benefits and more:We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum.In addition, we offer and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes, 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:Own and deliver BAU payroll MI and reporting, including scheduled, ad-hoc, frequency and exception reporting Ensure payroll data accuracy and timeliness through robust quality checks, issue resolution and risk escalation Maintain and enhance standard payroll reports, dashboards, and over/underpayment reporting processes Support payroll performance monitoring and provide clear, reliable MI to payroll, HR and finance teams Drive continuous improvement by reducing manual activity, supporting automation, and maintaining SOPs and controlsWhat you need to succeed at GXO:Experience delivering BAU reports and MI to regular schedules, with strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, data validation) Proven ability to maintain data accuracy, spot trends or anomalies, and respond to routine ad-hoc requests Strong understanding of process controls, SOPs and the importance of consistent, compliant BAU delivery Confident communicator who can explain MI or payroll data clearly to non-technical stakeholders Organised, detail-focused and proactive team player with a willingness to learn payroll systems, reporting tools and automation techniques (exposure to Power BI, SQL, SAP, ADP or similar is a plus but not essential)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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

Ready to take your payroll career to the next level?Join us at GXO as a Payroll Advisor and play a key role in keeping our payroll operations running like clockwork—ensuring every colleague is paid accurately and on time. If you’ve already built up experience in payroll and are looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! This is a permanent role based at our Northampton head office which offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with up to three days a week in the office..Pay, benefits and more:We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum.In addition, we offer and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes, 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:Collaborate across Payroll and HR Operations, supporting Team Leads and stepping in during their absence. Review payroll each cycle to identify and resolve errors (e.g., overpayments, zero payments) before final processingAccurately input, update, and maintain payroll data (including employee records, deductions, absences, and statutory payments)Manage queries via SNOW, ensuring timely resolution, clear communication, and prioritisation of high-impact issuesProvide payroll support services, including calculations, reporting, payments, documentation (e.g., payslips, P45/P60), and stakeholder engagement with sitesWhat you need to succeed at GXO:Experienced payroll professional, adaptable team player with initiative; desirable knowledge of ADP GlobalView, SNOW, and working towards or holding CIPP qualificationStrong customer service focus with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage workloads in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while meeting SLAsMaintains strict confidentiality and professionalism, with a sound understanding of GDPR and handling sensitive informationNumerate and analytical, with intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)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. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement

The Role: We are pleased to be partnering with a high-growth, innovative organisation as they look to appoint a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join their People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of payroll, pensions and benefits administration, ensuring an accurate, compliant and efficient service across the business. Working closely with a managed payroll provider and key internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional employee experience while driving continuous improvement across payroll and reward processes.Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end delivery of monthly UK payroll and benefits administration, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. • Manage the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, ensuring service excellence, compliance and operational efficiency. • Perform detailed payroll validation checks, including statutory payments, maternity pay, National Minimum Wage compliance and payroll reconciliations. • Ensure all payroll controls, governance procedures and audit requirements are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. • Oversee payroll processing activities including new starters, leavers, salary changes, terminations and benefits administration. • Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and benefits queries, providing a professional and customer-focused service. • Administer pension schemes and auto-enrolment processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and effective employee communication. • Partner closely with Finance to support payroll accounting activities, journals, reconciliations and reporting requirements. • Identify and implement process improvements across payroll, pensions and benefits administration to enhance efficiency and employee experience.The Ideal Candidate: • CIPP qualified or possess equivalent payroll experience. • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex, fast-paced organisation. • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory compliance and payroll best practice. • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and experience in payroll validation and reporting. • Sound understanding of pensions, salary sacrifice schemes and employee benefits administration. • Experience working with HR and payroll systems, ideally including cloud-based platforms. • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiencies. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. • Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing team members would be advantageous.What They Offer: • up to £60,000 base salary and discretionary bonus scheme. • 4 days in, 1 day from home • Private healthcare, pension and life assurance. • Employee benefits package including wellbeing initiatives, cycle-to-work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits. • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.How To Apply: We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to make a real impact. Apply now for further information.