Payroll Advisor

Ocado; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Camden Town is seeking Payroll Advisers to manage payroll for 12,000 colleagues. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in high-volume payroll processing and a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation. This role includes responsibilities ranging from processing payrolls to ensuring compliance with legislation, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in payroll operations.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Income protection (3x salary)

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Work from anywhere (30 days)

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

15% off Ocado.com and discounts at retailers

Employee share schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end UK payroll processing, ideally within medium or large organizations.
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel for validation and reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory payments, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Processing and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls from start to finish.
• Managing daily operations: checking data, auditing reports, and producing payments.
• Taking accountability for HMRC deadlines, including monthly RTI submissions.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Data validation

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPP qualification or working towards it

Tools

Oracle

UKG experience

Job description

Overview

We\u2019re looking for someone who knows payroll inside out 0- someone with hands-on, end-to-end experience gained in a busy, medium to large business with hourly paid teams. You might be a Payroll Adviser or Specialist ready for more ownership, confident running high-volume payrolls, solving problems, and spotting opportunities to make things better. Ocado Logistics is powering the future of online grocery logistics. Behind every shift, every delivery, and every innovation are people who make it all work 22 and a payroll team ensuring they\u2019re paid correctly, every time.

We are looking for two Payroll Advisers to join our experienced Payroll Operations team. A core part of this role will see you taking ownership of your own payroll area (12,000 colleagues), managing day-to-day delivery while helping to shape the future of how we run payroll at Ocado. From maintaining business-as-usual (BAU) excellence to supporting transformation projects, you\u2019ll play a key role in keeping payroll running smoothly today 0 and making it even better for tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Processing and delivering accurate, compliant payrolls from start to finish.
• Managing your own daily operations: checking data, auditing reports, reconciling control accounts, and producing third-party payments.
• Taking full accountability for HMRC deadlines, including monthly RTI submissions.
• Supporting supplementary payrolls, incentive payments, bonuses, pensions, and other variables.
• Ensuring all payroll processes comply with HMRC legislation, GDPR, and Ocado Group\u2019s internal controls.
• Collaborating with the People Team, Finance, and our third-party providers to ensure a smooth, high-quality service.
• Experience in end-to-end UK payroll processing, ideally within a medium or large organisation, with hourly paid employee experience.
• Experience with Oracle as essential
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), and compliance requirements.
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel for data validation and reconciliation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for 100% accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive queries with professionalism and empathy.
• CIPP qualification (or working towards it) would be an advantage.
• UKG experience desirable.

Benefits & Culture

• Private medical cover
• Income protection (3x salary)
• 25 days\' holiday (rising to 27 with service) + 8 bank holidays
• 30 days of \u2018work from anywhere\u2019 for flexibility and balance
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Support for families - including enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
• Free shuttle buses to select sites
• 15% off Ocado.com and discounts at leading retailers and restaurants
• Employee share schemes and life insurance

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we make every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know 0 ; we\u2019re happy to help.