Global Share Plan & Governance Lead

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus scheme

27 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Primark is seeking a Share Plan & Governance Manager to lead end-to-end administration of our global share plans, ensure accurate transactions and uphold robust governance across jurisdictions. You’ll partner with payroll and finance teams, manage executive reward governance and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance participant experience.

Join a growing global business that values people and offers career development, a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience administering and governing employee share plans within a multinational organisation or professional advisory environment.
• Strong knowledge of share plan taxation, accounting, payroll and regulatory requirements, ideally with ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent.
• Experience working with share plan providers, trustees, brokers and payroll teams with strong analytical skills.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions with understanding of global share plan operations and tax/payroll implications.
• Knowledge of UK PLC reporting, governance requirements and remuneration disclosure obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administration of Primark's global share plans with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain governance and controls across tax, legal, regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee share trust operations and relationships with external providers, trustees and brokers.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance and stakeholders to manage plan data, reconciliations and reporting.
• Coordinate Executive Reward activities, remuneration governance and incentive programmes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert support and drive process improvements.

Skills

Share plan administration

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

Primark is seeking a Share Plan & Governance Manager to lead end-to-end administration of our global share plans, ensure accurate transactions and uphold robust governance across jurisdictions. You’ll partner with payroll and finance teams, manage executive reward governance and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance participant experience.

Join a growing global business that values people and offers career development, a competitive benefits