Location: Primark – Reading Street, England, United Kingdom.
Job Overview
The Payroll Associate will support Primark’s payroll team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments, compliance with UK payroll legislation, and provision of high-quality service to stores and employees.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and verify high‑volume payrolls, ensuring accuracy and on‑time payment.
* Maintain payroll schedules and meet deadlines in a flexible manner.
* Follow detailed payroll checking procedures for payroll production, payroll correction, sickness processing, and other payroll functions.
* Administer new starters, leavers, and starter declarations, ensuring all information is correctly processed.
* Process payroll attachments such as earnings orders and calculate holiday pay entitlement.
* Manage pension deductions and support pension correspondence and queries.
* Handle correspondence with stores, HMRC/Revenue, and other third parties efficiently.
* Produce reports using the reporting system and perform related Excel tasks.
* Perform administrative duties such as filing, post‑sorting and general data entry.
* Learn and apply HMRC/Revenue legislation and Primark rules on statutory payments.
* Support additional tasks as needed, including potential involvement in international payroll support.
Qualifications
* 5+ GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent).
Positive, can‑do attitude, accurate and flexible, comfortable working in a busy environment.
* Experience in a payroll or HR administrative role is highly desirable.
Knowledge of UK payroll and payroll software (e.g., MS Excel, reporting tools) is an advantage.
What We Offer
* Competitive pay with potential bonus and tax‑saver tickets.
* Healthcare, pension scheme and 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days.
* Access to a fitness centre, subsidised cafeteria, and other employee benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Primark promotes equal employment opportunity and strives to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please contact us at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.
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