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Payroll Specialist (FTC)
Payroll Specialist
At Primark
Company Description
Because people are more than just your day job. Connect, our way.
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.
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 with over 80,000 colleagues and 440 stores worldwide in 17 countries today. Our values drive everything we do:
- Caring – We always put people first.
- Dynamic – We grow by pushing boundaries.
- Together – Success comes when we work as one team.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
(This is a fixed term contract opportunity.)
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. You’ll develop your skills across a range of key responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate and timely in-house payroll for 33,000+ UK and ROI colleagues, including end-to-end payroll processing and reconciliations.
- Support and deputise for the Payroll Manager, covering payroll sign-off, prioritising critical tasks, monitoring deadlines, and managing risks.
- Ensure compliance and audit readiness, maintaining strong knowledge of:
- Legislation
- Pensions
- Statutory returns
- Year-end processes
- Primark’s payroll policies
- Lead by example through:
- Managing complex payroll workloads with high attention to detail.
- Reviewing complex correspondence and processing third-party payments.
- Drive continuous improvement, including:
- Identifying efficiencies
- Supporting Business As Usual (BAU) projects
- Allocating resources effectively
- Partnering with global payroll teams
- Build strong relationships with:
- Payroll, compliance, governance, and wider business teams
- Coach and support team members while demonstrating Primark’s values.
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What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of everything we do — and we ensure you thrive in an environment tailored to your needs:
- Generous benefits package:
- Healthcare
- Pension
- Potential bonus
- Flexible leave:
- 27 days annual leave
- Bank holidays included
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Enhanced wellbeing support:
- Tax Saver Tickets
- Fitness centre membership
- Subsidised cafeteria
What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we value authenticity and diversity. For this role, you’ll also bring:
- Proven payroll expertise (minimum 5+ years), with a blend of:
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- SAP Payroll (UK)
- Mega Pay (ROI)
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Strong technical and legislative knowledge across:
- Tax regulations
- Pensions
- Statutory returns
- Year-end payroll processes
- A problem-solving mindset, capable of:
- Leading by example
- Managing complex payrolls with precision
- Handling diverse payroll scenarios
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Key Competencies
- Highly organised – Thrives under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
- Collaborative & communicative – Builds strong partnerships and coaches team members.
- display integrity, professionalism, and accountability, embodying Primark’s values.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision.
Accessibility & Inclusion
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, including:
- Extended assessment time
- Sign language interpreters
- Mobility support
- Assistive technology
Contact your talent acquisition specialist to discuss your needs.
Background Checks
All offers of employment are subject to:
- Right to Work
- Education references
- Criminal checks (where relevant)
- Financial checks
Payroll Professionals – Join Primark’s Future
"An energising force to put your skills to work for a growing global business that empowers people to express themselves and feel belonging. Enjoy career growth ‘our way’—because at Primark, people drive success."
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