HR Compliance & Data Governance Manager in Milton Keynes

Company description:

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GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job description:

Are you passionate about creating a culture of HR compliance and governance that empowers people and drives operational excellence? Do you enjoy turning complex data, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, effective ways of working? Are you an experienced people leader keen to build something new and make a visible impact?

Here at GXO, were looking for an HR Compliance & Data Governance Manager to join our growing People Services team. This newly created role offers a genuine opportunity to shape and embed our HR compliance, governance and data integrity framework across GXO UK&I. Your initial focus will be establishing the frameworks, controls, standards and ways of working that will support the functions continued growth.

Youll lead a developing team of Compliance Specialists, working closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, HR Technology and Operations to strengthen governance, improve data quality and ensure ongoing audit readiness.

Working pattern:

This opportunity is on a full time, permanent basis with a working location of Northampton. We offer a hybrid working set up, with days per week in the office as well as at home.

Whats in it for you?

We offer a salary of up to £45,000, along with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Youll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, private medical and dental insurance, 24/7 online GP access, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. Plus, through our MyBenefits platform, youll have access to hundreds of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, savings opportunities and much more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Shape and embed the People Services compliance and governance framework, establishing clear standards, controls and processes across the employee lifecycle
• Own HR data governance, improving the quality, integrity, consistency and transparency of people data across HR systems and reporting
• Lead audit and assurance activity, maintaining audit readiness, monitoring risks and overseeing actions arising from internal and external audits
• Partner with key stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit and Technology, influencing decisions that affect compliance, controls and data quality
• Lead and develop your team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and risk awareness while driving automation, simplification and standardisation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong experience within HR Operations, People Services, Shared Services or HR Compliance, gained within a large or complex organisation
• Proven experience building or improving governance frameworks, compliance processes, controls, assurance activity or risk-management approaches
• A good understanding of HR compliance and data governance, including areas such as GDPR, Right to Work, DSARs, employment documentation, HR data quality and audit requirements.
• Confident leadership and influencing skills, with experience coaching and developing teams while building credibility with stakeholders at all levels
• A strategic but hands-on approach, with the ability to use data and insight to drive change, improve processes and deliver practical solutions. xiskglj Experience of SuccessFactors, HRIS platforms, SOX controls or corporate governance frameworks would be advantageous

If youre excited by the opportunity to join at the beginning, build a framework rather than inherit one and make a meaningful impact on HR compliance and data governance across GXO UK&I, wed love to hear from you.

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