Payroll Associate

2 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time
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.  
 

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

  • Preparation and checking of high-volume payrolls to help ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time.  
  • Working flexibly to set deadlines (e.g., weekly, four-weekly).  
  • Following detailed payroll checking procedures across all areas such as report production, payroll checking and correction, sickness processing, etc.   
  • Maintaining an allocation of stores by processing information received from People and Culture teams and providing an excellent service to all our customers.  
  • Learning and applying local country legislation and Primark rules on calculating and entering company & statutory payments.  
  • Administration of new starters and leavers.  
  • Dealing with enquiries in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.
  • Processing attachment of earnings orders.  
  • Calculating and administering holiday pay entitlement.  
  • Administering pension deductions and assisting with pension correspondence and queries.  
  • Learning to calculate small numbers of manual payments and repayments.  
  • Administration tasks such as filing and post-sorting.  
  • Writing and producing reports using reporting system and using MS Excel to carry out some day-to-day requirements.  
 
 
 
  • Previous experience in a payroll position though full training can be offered to candidates demonstrating a ‘can do’, positive attitude.  
  • Successful candidates will possess 5 or more GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), be flexible in work approach.
  • A competent team player with a positive attitude.  
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail.  
  • Effective planning and organisation skills, ability to plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Motivated by ensuring high standards of performance and quality of work achieved.  
Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment whilst maintaining accuracy.
 
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.   
   
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.  
 
BR
 

Function

Finance

Job Type

Employee – Fixed Term

Country

United Kingdom

Job Profile

Payroll Administrator

Time Type

Full-Time

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