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We're on the lookout for a Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across Ground Control in the UK and Ireland – supporting around 1,000 employees.
You'll head up a small but mighty team of three Payroll Administrators, managing processes, driving integration across systems (Bob HR, Bob Payroll, Sage, D365 Finance), and delivering key payroll projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations & Compliance
* Oversee the end-to-end payroll processing for the UK and Ireland, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal policies.
* Lead on financial reconciliation, statutory returns and year-end processes.
* Ensure proper application of tax laws, pay regulations and company agreements.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
* Manage and develop a team of four payroll administrators.
* Provide coaching and support to ensure service excellence and ongoing learning.
Systems & Reporting
* Maintain and enhance payroll system integrations with Bob HR and D365 Finance.
* Identify, plan and implement process improvements, increasing accuracy and efficiency.
* Generate payroll reports for Finance and HR.
Benefits & Pensions Administration
* Oversee changes to employee benefits, ensuring accurate deductions and charges.
* Work with HR to support benefits strategy, regularly reviewing schemes for best value.
* Manage multiple types of pension schemes (including auto-enrolment and group pensions).
What we’re looking for:
* Experience of managing a UK payroll.
* Hands-on experience with payroll systems – Bob Payroll (Pento) and Sage preferred.
* Strong understanding of payroll compliance, pensions and statutory reporting.
* Skilled in analysing data, creating reports and supporting financial reconciliation.
* Track record of leading people and building capability in a payroll team.
* Knowledge of managing an Irish payroll.
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Yearly bonus scheme & Share options
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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Mid-Senior level
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Accounting/Auditing
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