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Payroll and Benefits Manager

Payroll and Benefits Manager

G.Network Communications • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

G.Network is searching for a talented Payroll and Benefits Manager. You will be joining our finance team, based in London, to support G.Network's continued growth.


You will oversee all payroll operations of close to 150 employees across, as well as managing other personnel matters such as expense reimbursements, forecasting, and benefits management.


What you will be doing:


Payroll, C&B Expertise & Compliance


  • Execute accurate payrolls, maintaining data integrity and compliance with local statutory requirements (tax, social contributions).
  • Assisting with management accounts team on an ad hoc basis.
  • Manage payroll calendars, journals, and all statutory local payments.
  • Act as primary contact for payroll inquiries from employees, tax authorities, and governmental agencies.
  • Monitor legislative changes, ensuring continuous compliance.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and manage external payroll provider relationships, including evaluations.
  • Oversee year-end reconciliation and system procedures.


Administration & Data Governance


  • Ensure clean, secure, and accurate payroll and HR data.
  • Administer end-to-end payroll processes for starters/leavers, ensuring local compliance.
  • Manage payroll systems integrity, record absences, and maintain GDPR-compliant internal records.
  • Drive digitalization and continuous improvement in administrative and payroll processes.


Benefits Management


  • Coordinate with HRBPs and benefit providers, managing contracts, renewals, and compliance.
  • Benchmark local benefits for competitiveness and update/manage benefits databases.
  • Provide clear guidance to employees on benefits.
  • Support annual performance/salary reviews and collaborate with HR on payroll, reward, and talent alignment.


Reporting & Analytics


  • Generate monthly/annual HR reports (headcount, turnover, recruitment, mobility).
  • Provide data for annual social reporting.
  • Share trends, risks, and insights with stakeholders.
  • Maintain HR trackers for various absences.


Skills We'd Love You To Have


  • CIPP qualification (or international equivalent) is preferred, but not required.
  • Proven experience in payroll management and HR administration.
  • Experience working within a broader finance team (journal posting).
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance, statutory reporting, and audit.
  • Experience working with external payroll providers and cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal).


Core Payroll & Compensation Skills


  • Multi-country payroll processing and statutory compliance
  • Payroll systems (ADP), HRIS (HiBob), and data validation
  • End-to-end starters, leavers, and absence administration
  • Benefits management: healthcare, pension, insurance, mobility support
  • Payroll reporting, analytics, and statutory filings


Role-Specific Skills


  • Payroll calendars, cut-offs, and validation cycles
  • Compensation benchmarking and market analysis
  • Payroll controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness
  • Vendor, provider, and HRBP coordination
  • Process documentation, optimization, and digital workflow implementation


Core Behavioural Skills


  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Accountability, ownership, and reliability
  • Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
  • Analytical mindset and trend insight interpretation
  • Structured, methodical, and process-oriented thinking
  • Proactive problem-solving and solution orientation
  • Clear communication and advisory approach
  • Adaptability and openness to new tools and digital solutions


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