PAYROLL ANALYST

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Payroll at Primark
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.

• 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, optimize and automate new Alteryx workflows to improve efficiency
• Work with our outsourced payroll providers in relation to issue logs related to systems and system generated reports.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the validation and processing of spreadsheets
• Research and prepare special reports for management/stakeholders and ensure reporting needs within the company are met
• Support all Payroll Audits from a systems/reporting perspective
• Carry out problem and error analysis including but not limited to period end checks
• Support growth in the company
• Other duties as may be required
  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 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
• Knowledge of data integration and APIs for Payroll systems
• Demonstrates Primark behaviours and values, sound judgement with unquestionable ethics and integrity with a high degree of transparency and trust.
• Advanced excel/MS 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.

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.