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International Payroll Specialist (12+ months FTC)

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Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire, England
Senior level
Hybrid
Reading, Berkshire, England
Senior level
Manage end-to-end international payroll for Belgium, coordinating stakeholders and providers, validating payroll, supporting audits, reconciliations, tax submissions, and third-party payments. Maintain compliance with local legislation, resolve payroll issues, lead provider meetings, document processes, and identify improvements. The role requires strong payroll expertise, analytical skills, advanced Excel, stakeholder management, and professional payroll accreditation.
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Company Description

Because people are more than just your day job. Connect, our way.

People and Culture at Primark

Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce, and define what it means to work at Primark.

What You’ll Get 

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days Working from home.

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. 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. 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations for assigned international markets (Belgium), ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs with local stakeholders and payroll providers, while monitoring key deadlines and mitigating risks.
  • Perform payroll validations, audit-compliant checks, year-end activities, and support internal and external audit requirements.
  • Act as a key contact for payroll-related queries, finance reconciliations, tax submissions, and third-party payments.
  • Lead regular meetings with payroll providers and collaborate with global payroll teams to track and resolve actions and issues.
  • Maintain payroll documentation, ensure compliance with local legislation, identify process improvements, and provide support across the wider payroll team as needed.

Qualifications

What You’ll 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:

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally including exposure to Belgium payroll, with a strong understanding of payroll operations and compliance.
  • Professional payroll accreditation (e.g. CIPP or international equivalent) and knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and external providers.
  • A proactive, organised, and resilient approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

About Primark 

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 a 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. 

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