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

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.