Job Description
Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
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. 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.
The country/regional manager will manage, lead and develop a team while working with our stakeholders to deliver best in class payroll services to the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Builds and maintains a strong high-performing team
* Manages the payroll process for supported countries from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate processing, delivery, and reconciliation.
* Reviews and approves payroll in line with compliance and control processes.
* Continually look for areas of improvement within the payroll operations processes
* Take the lead on new store implementations for payroll or other business projects
* Stabilisation of stores by successfully transitioning them into existing processes
* Manages the day-to-day operational relationship with our payroll vendors and escalates any poor delivery performance to the Payroll Manager
* Responsible for keeping documented payroll SOPs and work Instructions up to date
* Ensure processing of bank files and payments to employees and various third parties such as tax authorities.
* Support in case of labour inspections and payroll audits
* Testing system upgrades and new functionality rollouts, ensuring updates to statutory rules are implemented within the payrolls and communicated to stores.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders in order to deliver payroll accurately and on time
* Drawing up payroll calendars and deadlines whilst being aware of tax, social security and bank holiday deadlines
* Overseeing pension administration and returns
* Assist with monthly reconciliation process and resolution of any payroll discrepancies
* Work cross functionally with other departments
* Check and sign correspondence where required
* Assist with year-end duties such as balancing, reconciliations and reporting. For example, PD information or country equivalent
* 7+ years payroll experience is required with some experience of managing people
* CIPP Qualified or Equivalent
* Hands-on approach to problem solving
* Able to step in and out of day to day payroll related activities where required to support the team
* Detailed knowledge of tax regulations including year-end processes.
* Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and performing duties under pressure.
* Microsoft Excel knowledge to at least Intermediate level.
* Ability to see through tasks fully with minimal support ensuring team is kept on board and fully informed
* Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, possessing the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlines
* Excellent planning and organisation skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and team and work within agreed timescales.
* Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview.
* Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all Primark information remains confidential to the business.
* Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
* Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.
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 9 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over, colleagues and over stores in 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.
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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.
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Function
Finance
Job Type
Employee - Permanent
Country
United Kingdom
Job Profile
Payroll Manager
Time Type
Full-Time
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