Audit Coordinator

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Audit Coordinator to enhance compliance and improve HR practices. The role involves designing an internal audit framework, implementing audit plans, and ensuring adherence to employment legislation. Candidates must have operational HR experience and strong analytical skills, with a focus on detail and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an operational HR role including Risk Management.
• Ability to resolve issues and process transactions accurately.
• Experience with HR systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop an internal audit framework.
• Implement audit plans to assess effectiveness of operations.
• Evaluate compliance with employment law and suggest improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Understanding of HR processes

Problem resolution skills

HR systems experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Job description

Overview

Job title: Audit Coordinator
Reports to: Compliance Risk & Policy Lead
Location: Dublin or Reading

Purpose of the role

The Audit Coordinator is responsible for evaluating and improving P&C practices, policies and procedures to ensure they are well documented, auditable to ensure legal compliance and efficiency. This role will support ensuring business compliance with evolving employment & data, (tax and EHS where applicable) law and regulations in conjunction with the relevant COE.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and developing an internal audit framework in conjunction with the Compliance, Risk & Policy Lead, and other stakeholders
• Developing and implementing audit plans to assess the effectiveness of P&C operations
• Working closely with Internal Audit, technology, and other stakeholders to deliver on time audit requirements
• Working in partnership with local market P&C Leaders, develop a working knowledge of all in-country legal landscapes
• Analysing internal Peoples Systems and data to identify areas requiring improvement
• Reviewing and evaluating People and Culture policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring compliance with current employment law, and suggesting opportunities for improvement
• Identifying and documenting compliance issues related to P&C Services, reporting to the Compliance, Risk & Policy Lead
• Collaborating with the COE to assess gaps or risks and partnering together on implementing necessary changes
• Monitoring and assessing the accuracy of colleague records and associated data
• Providing recommendations for process improvements and cost-saving strategies
• Reviewing and assessing company compliance in accordance with CSRD and other legislative requirements
• In conjunction with Compliance, Risk and Policy Lead, ensure strict adherence to data accuracy and compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations, safeguarding colleague information and handling sensitive data appropriately
• Prepare audit reports in accordance with the audit plan

Our Values

Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline how we work with each other, our suppliers, and our partners. We want to continue to create amazing cultures across Primark and need everyone to play their part in making this happen by living our values.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Attention to detail & critical thinking
• Previous experience working in an operational HR role including Risk Management
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills
• Strong understanding of HR processes and policies
• Ability to resolve issues and process transactions accurately and efficiently
• Experience with HR systems and technologies
• Knowledge of relevant employment legislations

Desirable

• Operational Knowledge of People related risks
• Experience with Audit Management Systems
• Familiarity with Audit Frameworks
• Skilled at reviewing and updating policy documents based on legal findings
• Training and Coaching awareness
• Adaptable to a matrix structure