Global Process Owner - Payroll

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Process Owner for Payroll to lead the design and maintenance of payroll processes. In this pivotal role, you will enhance global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering strong relationships across teams. With a focus on best practices and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in shaping the payroll landscape of a dynamic organization. Join a supportive team that values individuality and growth, and help drive the success of a business that has expanded significantly over the years.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Potential Bonus

Days of Leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness Centre

Subsidised Cafeteria

Qualifications

• Several years of global payroll experience and people management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with payroll expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve standard payroll processes with effective controls.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment in payroll processes.

Skills

Global Payroll Experience

People Management

Problem-Solving

GDPR Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

SOX Compliance

Job description

Job Description

Global Process Owner – Payroll

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. Days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

In your role, you will be responsible for the design, adoption, and maintenance of the Global Payroll Process. You’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Design, embed, and continually improve standard payroll processes with effective controls
• Engage and partner with stakeholders across the employee pay cycle to ensure alignment and seamless transfer to and from the payroll process
• Define and maintain process and control standards documentation, including building process level controls to ensure a strong internal controls environment
• Responsible for Payroll RACMs
• Responsible for reviewing operational controls against SOX requirements
• Oversee audits and exploratory sessions of the operational payroll process and statutory requirements
• Serve as SME for Primark’s global payroll processes, building strong relationships with market teams and stakeholders
• Standardise and optimise global payroll processes and governance
• Influence payroll partner strategy to meet global process requirements
• Promote best practices globally
• Provide SME input and approval for global changes, acting as payroll eyes in cross-functional BAU and project change
• Ensure adherence to global standards, maintaining alignment across markets
• Maintain a holistic view of change across all markets
• Represent payroll on global change forums and steering committees

Qualifications and experience:

• Several years of global payroll experience
• 7+ years of people management experience
• Hands-on problem-solving approach
• Excellent knowledge of GDPR and payroll data compliance
• Proven ability to work under deadlines and pressure
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Self-sufficient in completing tasks and keeping the team informed
• Strong analytical and communication skills, payroll expertise
• Leadership and people management skills
• Ability to influence and foster positive cross-functional relationships
• Experience managing multiple vendor relationships
• Strong analytical skills to define problems and recommend solutions
• Project management experience
• Exposure to SOX compliance

Does this sound like you? Great! You’ll be supported by a capable team, celebrating your individuality and helping you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future—and yours.

We value people. They are the core of our business and the reason for our growth from a single store in Dublin to a £9bn+ turnover business with over 400 stores and 70,000+ colleagues worldwide. Our values are Caring, Dynamic, and Together.

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