Payroll Specialist - FTC

Job description

Payroll Specialist – 12 months fixed term Contract

At Primark, we’re here to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Our strong values run through everything we do – we are Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re Dynamic and bravely push the boundaries. We succeed Together knowing that we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team.
Our Payroll Team teams are an integral part of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Payroll specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own unique ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our colleagues and customers as part of a forward-thinking team. .
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This position will allow you to support the operational delivery of our payrolls for our colleagues. You’ll need to confidently work to tight deadlines and be an outstanding team player.
What You’ll Get
The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first!
Some of our benefits are:
·  27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
·  Flexible Working, the opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
·  Primark Perks including in-store discounts! What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skill sets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
·  You will support the payroll team in delivering payrolls, monitoring work against deadlines, and alerting the payroll manager to any risks.
·  Ensure that company and team procedures and policies are followed to deliver accurate payrolls.
·  You will develop detailed knowledge of the payrolls on the team and the rest of the payroll landscape.
·  You will establish and maintain positive working relationships across the team, working cross-functionally to support other teams where required
·  You will help to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies in our processes and ways of working. 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:
·  Minimum 3 years experience
·  You will be highly detail-oriented and able to deliver quality outputs within deadlines.
·  You will have strong knowledge of local tax regulations including knowledge of statutory and pension returns and year-end processes.
·  Microsoft Excel knowledge to Intermediate level.
·  You will be a strong team player, leading by example to support delivery across the wider team. Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
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