GXO Logistics
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Ready to step up and lead one of the UK's largest payroll operations? If you're currently a Head of Payroll looking for that next big move, this Director of Payroll & Benefits Operations role is the perfect progression. You'll oversee accurate, timely payroll delivery for 60,000 colleagues across weekly, lunar, and monthly cycles, managing a £3bn annual payroll. You'll spend at least 50% of your time across UK payroll offices, staying close to your teams and the operation. Leading a high-performing team of 40+, you'll drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service excellence. You'll partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and People Services to improve data integrity, reduce errors, and enhance the colleague experience. Working alongside our Director of Technical, Governance & Compliance, you'll continually strengthen processes and embed best practice across the function. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package which will be discussed at telephone interview. 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: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex UK & Ireland payrolls for 60,000+ employees across all pay cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and exceptional service-including shift premiums, union agreements, TUPE onboarding, and cyclical activities such as P11Ds, P60s, and share plan administration Manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing payroll and benefits team (including payroll professionals and business partners), driving a culture of precision, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement Own payroll operations and issue resolution across all GXO sites , partnering closely with People Services, T&A, HR, Finance, Comp & Benefits, IT, and site leadership to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and deliver a high-quality colleague experience Oversee payroll governance, reconciliation, sign-off, and reporting , ensuring accurate GL and finance interfaces, maintaining GDPR-compliant data handling, and providing sign-off support for outsourced payrolls when required Drive operational change and continuous improvement , leading system upgrades, transitions, automation initiatives, and business continuity efforts in partnership with the Director of Payroll Technical, Governance & Compliance What you need to succeed at GXO: Extensive experience in senior payroll leadership , accountable for large-scale, high-volume, multi-site and unionised payroll operations, including complex pay structures, TUPE transitions, and multi-billion-pound payrolls in fast-changing environments Deep technical expertise in UK payroll legislation, end-to-end processing (including PSA, P11D, and share plan administration), international assignee payroll coordination, and strong hands-on capability with SAP Payroll, Oracle, SuccessFactors EC, and GlobalView Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower high-performing teams , including payroll specialists, benefits teams, and payroll business partners, fostering a culture of accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills , able to influence HR, Finance, IT, and global functions, manage third-party providers, define SLAs, track KPIs, and use data and insight to drive operational improvements and ensure compliance Highly organised, analytical, and resilient , skilled at navigating ambiguity, leading teams through change, maintaining rigorous governance and audit standards, and delivering pragmatic solutions with precision and accountability 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 step up and lead one of the UK's largest payroll operations? If you're currently a Head of Payroll looking for that next big move, this Director of Payroll & Benefits Operations role is the perfect progression. You'll oversee accurate, timely payroll delivery for 60,000 colleagues across weekly, lunar, and monthly cycles, managing a £3bn annual payroll. You'll spend at least 50% of your time across UK payroll offices, staying close to your teams and the operation. Leading a high-performing team of 40+, you'll drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service excellence. You'll partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and People Services to improve data integrity, reduce errors, and enhance the colleague experience. Working alongside our Director of Technical, Governance & Compliance, you'll continually strengthen processes and embed best practice across the function. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package which will be discussed at telephone interview. 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: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex UK & Ireland payrolls for 60,000+ employees across all pay cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and exceptional service-including shift premiums, union agreements, TUPE onboarding, and cyclical activities such as P11Ds, P60s, and share plan administration Manage, develop, and inspire a high-performing payroll and benefits team (including payroll professionals and business partners), driving a culture of precision, accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement Own payroll operations and issue resolution across all GXO sites , partnering closely with People Services, T&A, HR, Finance, Comp & Benefits, IT, and site leadership to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and deliver a high-quality colleague experience Oversee payroll governance, reconciliation, sign-off, and reporting , ensuring accurate GL and finance interfaces, maintaining GDPR-compliant data handling, and providing sign-off support for outsourced payrolls when required Drive operational change and continuous improvement , leading system upgrades, transitions, automation initiatives, and business continuity efforts in partnership with the Director of Payroll Technical, Governance & Compliance What you need to succeed at GXO: Extensive experience in senior payroll leadership , accountable for large-scale, high-volume, multi-site and unionised payroll operations, including complex pay structures, TUPE transitions, and multi-billion-pound payrolls in fast-changing environments Deep technical expertise in UK payroll legislation, end-to-end processing (including PSA, P11D, and share plan administration), international assignee payroll coordination, and strong hands-on capability with SAP Payroll, Oracle, SuccessFactors EC, and GlobalView Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower high-performing teams , including payroll specialists, benefits teams, and payroll business partners, fostering a culture of accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills , able to influence HR, Finance, IT, and global functions, manage third-party providers, define SLAs, track KPIs, and use data and insight to drive operational improvements and ensure compliance Highly organised, analytical, and resilient , skilled at navigating ambiguity, leading teams through change, maintaining rigorous governance and audit standards, and delivering pragmatic solutions with precision and accountability 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
ZALARIS Deutschland AG
Weybridge, Surrey
Job Title: Senior SuccessFactors Consultant Location: Weybridge, GB; Matlock, Derbyshire, GB Role Summary We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Consultant to join our UKI Consulting team. You will work across a diverse mix of local and international clients, delivering new implementations and enhancements while supporting existing clients with ongoing requirements. Your primary focus will be on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, with opportunities to lead or support additional modules. Ideally, we are looking for a consultant with certification in Employee Central plus at least one additional module such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals. We welcome candidates with alternative SuccessFactors certifications, provided they demonstrate a strong willingness to grow and expand their skills across other modules. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients across the UK, Ireland, and globally to optimise their HR processes through effective system configuration, solution design, and expert guidance, and this may include integration to SAP/EC Payroll. Join us and become a valued member of the Zalaris Consulting team. Please note: This is a home based position with travel to client sites as needed (typically this is occasional only). Although the role is for a Senior Consultant, we will consider Consultant level candidates who can evidence an appetite and ability to learn and progress rapidly. Your Responsibilities Lead workshops and requirements gathering sessions to help clients maximise the value of SuccessFactors solutions. Support existing clients with workshops, fixes, solution recommendations, and advisory services. Understand and document scope, requirements, processes, system configuration, testing plans, and related activities. Prepare key project documentation such as workbooks, blueprints, and test scripts. Configure and customise the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module. Assist with the setup of HR environments across client landscapes, including cutover activities and instance migrations. Coordinate configuration tasks, working with onshore and offshore teams to ensure alignment with client needs. Participate in testing cycles, identify defects, raise SAP support tickets, and manage defect resolution from build through post go live. Deliver end user training and create high quality documentation. Prepare and deliver knowledge transfer sessions. Collaborate closely with other SuccessFactors specialists across the organisation. Communicate regularly with functional teams and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment. Contribute to a smooth transition of projects into support at project closure. Produce final handover documentation for clients and the Zalaris support team. Add value to our customer deliveries in a customer centric fashion. Education and Experience At least 5 years of hands on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central experience, including leading and supporting delivery projects. Proven full cycle implementations - your true expertise is more important than your bachelor's degree. Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification. Experience in additional modules, such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals, is a strong advantage. Knowledge of SuccessFactors integration with SAP/ECP Payroll and replication processes is beneficial. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage technical and non technical stakeholders effectively. A high level of accountability, especially when working under pressure. Demonstrated commitment to problem solving, with strong analytical and organisational skills. >Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments. Willingness to mentor and coach colleagues and contribute to team development. What we offer - Financial benefits Customer and Employee Referral schemes Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks) Life assurance (3x basic salary) Employer pensions contributions of 5% Bonus scheme with accelerators Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents) Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications) Financial rewards for long service and achievements Free eye tests Monthly ZALOTTO! (£100 cash prize draw) What we offer - Non-Financial benefits An open and supportive working environment with like-minded, highly skilled consultants Work life balance and flexibility ethos Strong leadership with an open door policy Non-hierarchical approach to people management Company social and team bonding events Annual Leave Purchase scheme Additional leave for Long Service (+1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
Job Title: Senior SuccessFactors Consultant Location: Weybridge, GB; Matlock, Derbyshire, GB Role Summary We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Consultant to join our UKI Consulting team. You will work across a diverse mix of local and international clients, delivering new implementations and enhancements while supporting existing clients with ongoing requirements. Your primary focus will be on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, with opportunities to lead or support additional modules. Ideally, we are looking for a consultant with certification in Employee Central plus at least one additional module such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals. We welcome candidates with alternative SuccessFactors certifications, provided they demonstrate a strong willingness to grow and expand their skills across other modules. In this role, you will collaborate closely with clients across the UK, Ireland, and globally to optimise their HR processes through effective system configuration, solution design, and expert guidance, and this may include integration to SAP/EC Payroll. Join us and become a valued member of the Zalaris Consulting team. Please note: This is a home based position with travel to client sites as needed (typically this is occasional only). Although the role is for a Senior Consultant, we will consider Consultant level candidates who can evidence an appetite and ability to learn and progress rapidly. Your Responsibilities Lead workshops and requirements gathering sessions to help clients maximise the value of SuccessFactors solutions. Support existing clients with workshops, fixes, solution recommendations, and advisory services. Understand and document scope, requirements, processes, system configuration, testing plans, and related activities. Prepare key project documentation such as workbooks, blueprints, and test scripts. Configure and customise the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module. Assist with the setup of HR environments across client landscapes, including cutover activities and instance migrations. Coordinate configuration tasks, working with onshore and offshore teams to ensure alignment with client needs. Participate in testing cycles, identify defects, raise SAP support tickets, and manage defect resolution from build through post go live. Deliver end user training and create high quality documentation. Prepare and deliver knowledge transfer sessions. Collaborate closely with other SuccessFactors specialists across the organisation. Communicate regularly with functional teams and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment. Contribute to a smooth transition of projects into support at project closure. Produce final handover documentation for clients and the Zalaris support team. Add value to our customer deliveries in a customer centric fashion. Education and Experience At least 5 years of hands on SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central experience, including leading and supporting delivery projects. Proven full cycle implementations - your true expertise is more important than your bachelor's degree. Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken). SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification. Experience in additional modules, such as Time Management, Onboarding, Compensation, or Performance & Goals, is a strong advantage. Knowledge of SuccessFactors integration with SAP/ECP Payroll and replication processes is beneficial. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage technical and non technical stakeholders effectively. A high level of accountability, especially when working under pressure. Demonstrated commitment to problem solving, with strong analytical and organisational skills. >Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments. Willingness to mentor and coach colleagues and contribute to team development. What we offer - Financial benefits Customer and Employee Referral schemes Occupational maternity leave package (12 weeks) Life assurance (3x basic salary) Employer pensions contributions of 5% Bonus scheme with accelerators Private Medical Insurance (with option to add dependents) Employee education and apprenticeship opportunities (i.e. free SAP learning and/or relevant qualifications) Financial rewards for long service and achievements Free eye tests Monthly ZALOTTO! (£100 cash prize draw) What we offer - Non-Financial benefits An open and supportive working environment with like-minded, highly skilled consultants Work life balance and flexibility ethos Strong leadership with an open door policy Non-hierarchical approach to people management Company social and team bonding events Annual Leave Purchase scheme Additional leave for Long Service (+1d holiday from start of 5th year of service)
