Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

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. Lifestyle:
Healthcare, pension, potential bonus. 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, and you can buy 5 more. We offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

You will provide the payroll team, stakeholders and third parties, with reporting, system support, and analytics to assist the timely and accurate delivery of payrolls.

• SME for Payroll system (for those payrolls managed in-house).
• Lead on data quality testing for system Implementations, changes and enhancements.
• Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with Tech or vendors for resolution.
• Ensure Payroll System accuracy/integrity, including compliance with internal controls.
• Supports across multiple payroll teams e.g., UK, NI, US, ROI and INTL.
• Create, analyse and distribute payroll related reports and dashboards (e.g. Payroll summaries, tax reports and audit files).
• Translate data into actionable insights for Finance, P&C and leadership teams.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness in reporting and compliance related documents.
• Provide flexible support to senior payroll team including support on data uploads to the payroll system to high level of accuracy.
• Writing and producing reports using a reporting system and using MS Excel to carry out some day‑to‑day duties.
• Manage and maintain Alteryx workflows used to support payroll processing and validation.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate data sources and streamline processes using Alteryx.
• Develop, optimise and automate new Alteryx workflows to improve efficiency.

• 5+ years payroll experience is required including or additionally 2+ years’ experience in payroll analysis and payroll system administration.
• Strong proficiency with Payroll platforms.
• Knowledge of Alteryx designer with proven experience in maintaining and creating workflows preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and experiences with data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• 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.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance or Payroll audits.
• Familiarity with Global Payroll Processes.

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 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.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.