Payroll Specialist – Ocado Logistics | Own a Large Payroll. Shape the Future.
Hatfield (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)
2 roles available: 1x Permanent | 1x 12-month FTC
Keeping pay accurate, compliant, and on time for thousands of colleagues – that’s where you come in.
At Ocado Logistics, we’re powering the future of online grocery logistics. Behind every delivery and every innovation are people who make it happen – and a payroll team ensuring they’re paid right, every single time.
We’re looking for two experienced Payroll Advisers ready to take the next step – to own a large payroll (around 12,000 colleagues) and play a key role in transforming how we deliver pay across Ocado Logistics.
This is your chance to move beyond payroll processing into true payroll ownership and improvement .
Why this role?
If you’re already confident running payroll end-to-end, this is your opportunity to scale up your impact – managing one of our largest payrolls while getting hands-on experience in a major
payroll systems transformation .
You’ll work on:
* Delivering BAU excellence for your own payroll area
* Supporting the roll-out of new payroll systems and processes
* Contributing to automation, testing, and continuous improvement projects
It’s a role that blends technical delivery with transformation – perfect for a Payroll Adviser or Specialist who wants more autonomy, complexity, and influence.
What you’ll be doing
* Managing the end-to-end payroll process for your assigned payroll area (approx. 12,000 colleagues)
* Delivering accurate, compliant payrolls and all associated reporting
* Owning HMRC submissions, reconciliations, and third-party payments
* Supporting incentive payments, pensions, bonuses, and supplementary payrolls
* Ensuring compliance with all HMRC, GDPR, and internal control standards
* Partnering with People, Finance, and external providers to deliver a seamless colleague experience
What we’re looking for
* Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience, ideally within a medium or large business with hourly-paid staff
* Oracle payroll experience – essential
* Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.)
* Confident in Excel and data validation/reconciliation
* Detail-driven, proactive, and curious about making payroll better
* CIPP qualification (or working towards) is an advantage
* UKG experience desirable
What you’ll get in return
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect:
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection (3x salary)
* 25 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with service) + 8 bank holidays
* 30 days of ‘work from anywhere’ per year
* Up to 7% employer pension contribution
* Enhanced family leave and flexible working options
* Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
* 15% discount at Ocado.com + retail and restaurant savings
* Employee share schemes and life insurance
Why Ocado Logistics
We’re not just paying people – we’re building a smarter, more connected payroll future. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values precision, improvement, and purpose.
Join us and help shape a payroll function that works brilliantly today and even better tomorrow.
We’re an inclusive employer.
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.
Ready to take ownership and make your mark?
Apply now to join Ocado Logistics as our next Payroll Adviser .