Temporary Payroll Generalist - Immediate Start

Octopus Energy

4300

London (GB), United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-10-15

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

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Generalist 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Payroll team with day-to-day payroll processing for approximately 8000 employees.

Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.)

Liaise with various stakeholders in the business relating to payroll activity.

Assisting employees with queries

Support the UK Reward & Benefits Manager with benefit administration

Keep up to date with legal updates, and best practices in payroll operations.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 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.

Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Octopus Energy

4300

Full time

Octopus Energy

4300

Full time

Energy