Payroll Manager - ROI

Payroll Manager, ROIBecause we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. Payroll at Primark Whats a career at Primark all about? The positive impact youre making, the experiences youre having and the people youre with. Youre 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. What Youll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here, so its essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best Lets 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. What Youll Do as a Payroll Manager, ROI

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 teamManages 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 processesTake the lead on new store implementations for payroll or other business projectsStabilisation of stores by successfully transitioning them into existing processesManages the day-to-day operational relationship with our payroll vendors and escalates any poor delivery performance to the Payroll ManagerResponsible for keeping documented payroll SOPs and work Instructions up to dateEnsure processing of bank files and payments to employees and various third parties such as tax authorities.Support in case of labour inspections and payroll auditsTesting 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 timeDrawing up payroll calendars and deadlines whilst being aware of tax, social security and bank holiday deadlines Overseeing pension administration and returnsAssist with monthly reconciliation process and resolution of any payroll discrepanciesWork cross functionally with other departmentsCheck and sign correspondence where requiredAssist with year-end duties such as balancing, reconciliations and reporting. For example, P11D information or country equivalentWhat Youll 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: 7+ years payroll experience is required with some experience of managing peopleCIPP Qualified or Equivalent Hands-on approach to problem solvingAble to step in and out of day to day payroll related activities where required to support the teamDetailed 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 informedStrong analytical ability and excellent communication skills. Highly organised, detail-oriented, possessing the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlinesExcellent 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 cant wait to see what youll bring. Youll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, were excited about our future - and were excited to develop yours. About Primark At Primark, people matter. Theyre the beating heart of our business and the reason weve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and 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. 143408BR#LI-AK1