UK / ROI Payroll Specialist

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. You will be responsible for delivering in-house payroll to over 33,000 colleagues and supporting the payroll team in processing payrolls. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, knowledge of SAP Payroll System, and a hands-on problem-solving approach. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, and a potential bonus, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience (or 2+ years in payroll with a minimum of 3 years in other industries) is required.
• Experience working with SAP Payroll System (UK) or Mega Pay (ROI).
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving is essential.
• Ability to lead by example with detailed payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-house payroll for over 33,000 colleagues.
• Support the payroll team in producing payrolls accurately.
• Monitor deadlines and alert the Payroll Manager to risks.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies and procedures.
• Provide cover for Payroll Manager and participate in payroll sign-off.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities across the team and processes.

Skills

5+ years payroll experience or 2+ in payroll with 3 in other industries

Experience of SAP Payroll System

Problem-solving approach

Ability to lead by example

Tools

SAP Payroll System

Mega Pay (ROI)

Job description

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

What You'll Get

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. 27 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.

What You'll Do as a Payroll Specialist

In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here's a flavour of your day-to-day:

• In House Payroll delivery within our UK/ROI payroll team delivering pay to over 33,000 colleagues
• Support the payroll team in the production of the company's payrolls
• Monitor work against deadlines and alert the Payroll Manager to any risks
• Work with the team to ensure that company and team procedures and policies are followed so that payrolls are delivered accurately
• Provide cover for Payroll Manager, including by partnering with other Payroll specialists on payroll sign off and other high-priority tasks
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, looking for opportunities across the team and process.

What You'll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 5+ years payroll experience (or 2+ in payroll with minimum 3 in other industries) is required
• Experience of SAP Payroll System (UK) / Mega Pay (ROI)
• Hands on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to lead by example and has detailed knowledge of the payrolls on the team and the rest of the payroll landscape

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at .