Payroll Supervisor

Number of employees

3800

London (GB), United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-07-15

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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
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