Primark
International Payroll Specialist- Belgium (12+ month FTC)
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International Payroll Specialist - Belgium
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People and Culture at Primark
Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce, and define what it means to work at Primark.
What You’ll Do
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for assigned international markets, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Coordinate payroll inputs with local stakeholders and payroll providers, while monitoring key deadlines and mitigating risks.
- Perform payroll validations, audit-compliant checks, year-end activities, and support internal and external audit requirements.
- Act as a key contact for payroll-related queries, finance reconciliations, tax submissions, and third-party payments.
- Lead regular meetings with payroll providers and collaborate with global payroll teams to track and resolve actions and issues.
- Maintain payroll documentation, ensure compliance with local legislation, identify process improvements, and provide support across the wider payroll team as needed.
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What You’ll Get
This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1–2 days per week working from home.
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide an environment that lets you perform at your best. Meet our offerings:
- Comprehensive healthcare and pension support.
- Competitive bonus potential.
- 27 days of leave (plus bank holidays).
- Option to buy an extra 5 days of leave.
- Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre access, and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – bring your authentic self, alongside these key requirements:
- 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally including Belgium payroll exposure, with a strong grasp of payroll operations and compliance.
- Professional payroll accreditation (e.g., CIPP or international equivalent), along with in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory demands.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to diagnose issues and deploy solutions efficiently.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, combined with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, fostering trust and alignment across teams and external partners.
- A proactive, organised, and resilient demeanour, capable of juggling multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
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About Primark
People matter to us. They are the driving force behind our growth, from our first store in Dublin (1969) to a £9bn+ business with over 80,000 colleagues and 440 stores across 17 countries. Our core values define who we are:
- Caring: Putting people first, always.
- Dynamic: Pushing boundaries daringly to stay ahead.
- Together: Success achieved collaboratively.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accessibility support during recruitment (e.g., extended time, sign language interpreters, assistive technology, or spatial adjustments), please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right-to-work verification, education references, and—where applicable—criminal and financial screenings. For any concerns, reach out to our talent acquisition team.
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