Primark
International Payroll Specialist (12+ months FTC)
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International Payroll Specialist – Belgium
About the Role
Because people are more than just your day job, we connect Primark’s vision with a culture of growth, diversity, and inspiration.
Our People and Culture team fosters a workplace where every colleague’s unique contributions are valued. Join us to shape a supportive, empowering environment for our global workforce.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
Your work here will push you to develop, challenge, and excel:
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for assigned international markets, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.
- Coordinate payroll inputs with local stakeholders and providers, monitoring deadlines and mitigating risks.
- Conduct payroll validations, audit-compliant checks, and year-end activities while supporting internal/external audit requirements.
- Serve as key contact for payroll queries, finance reconciliations, tax submissions, and third-party payments.
- Lead regular meetings with payroll providers and align with global payroll teams to track and resolve actions/issues.
- Maintain documentation integrity, ensure compliance with local legislation, and drive process improvements, supporting the wider payroll team as needed.
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Qualifications
What You’ll Bring with You:
We’re looking for a senior payroll specialist with expertise in Belgium’s regulatory landscape:
- 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally with Belgian payroll exposure.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., CIPP or international equivalent) with deep knowledge of payroll laws & compliance.
- Skilled in analytical problem-solving, sourcing issues, and implementing effective solutions.
- Fluent Excel & Microsoft Office skills, precision-driven with ironclad attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management to thrive across diverse teams and external suppliers.
- A proactive, organised, and resilient mindset—capable of juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Perks & Benefits
You’re in the Driver’s Seat
This is a hybrid role (1–2 days remote) designed to give you space to perform at your best:
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- Flexible Working: 1–2 days working from home.
- Financial Support: Healthcare, pension, and potential performance bonuses.
- Leave: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays; plus optional 5 extra days for purchase.
- Work-Life Setups: Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre access, and subsidised cafeteria.
About Primark
Why People Matter
At Primark, colleagues are the heart of our business. From our 1969 roots in Dublin, we’ve grown:
- Over 440 stores across 17 countries.
- £9bn+ annual turnover.
- 80,000+ colleagues and thriving.
Our core values: Caring (prioritising people), Dynamic (pushing boundaries), and Together (striving collectively). Do more than just belong—make an impact with us.
For accessibility support (e.g., extended breaks, modifying assessment formats), contact your talent acquisition specialist.
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All offers are contingent upon verifying employment eligibility, references, education, and—where required—tax-related background checks.
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