Payroll Specialist at Primark in Reading, England, United Kingdom

companyDescription Payroll Specialist 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. jobDescription What You’ll Do We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities: Support the delivery of accurate and timely in-house payroll for over 33,000 colleagues across the UK & ROI Partner with the Payroll Manager and wider team to manage payroll cycles, monitor deadlines, and address any risks Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements, including year-end processes and reporting Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiencies Collaborate cross-functionally and support governance, compliance, and global payroll activities as required Provide mentorship and guidance to team members while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail qualifications What You’ll Get This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days working from home. 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. additionalInformation 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: Proven payroll experience (5+ years, or a combination of payroll and broader industry experience) with strong knowledge of UK/ROI payroll systems such as SAP or Mega Pay Solid understanding of payroll legislation, including tax regulations, statutory requirements, pensions, and year-end processes Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to make sound decisions while knowing when to escalate High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure Proficiency in Excel/MS tools, with an organised and structured approach to work A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and the ability to support and develop team members Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way. 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 a 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. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. #LIHybrid