Payroll Supervisor
London (GB)
Octopus Energy UK 🇬🇧 – Finance /
Full-time /
On-site
Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to assist with payroll operations for approximately 8000 UK employees across multiple locations. This position is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing .The ideal candidate has experience in a complex, fast paced & high-volume payroll environment.
What you will do:
- Support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day payroll processing for approximately 8000 employees to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing.
- Liaise with various stakeholders in the business relating to payroll activity.
- Creation & manipulation of payroll journals for finance leads across the business.
- Maintain and troubleshoot payroll systems (Hibob).
- Assisting employees with queries
- Support the UK Reward & Benefits Manager with benefit administration
- Work with Auditors to provide payroll data as required.
- Keep up to date with legal updates, and best practices in payroll operations.
What you will need:
- Minimum 5 years of payroll experience
- Experience managing high-volume, multi-location payroll operations.
- Working knowledge of payroll compliance rules.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- CIPP Qualification (desirable)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Hibob (HRIS & Payroll)
- Familiarity with auditor requests.
- Working with & understanding payroll journals
Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at talent@octoenergy.com and we’d love to help!
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
