Reward Compliance Analyst

Reward Compliance Analyst
Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.

People & Culture 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.

What You’ll Get
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:

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.

What You’ll Do as a Reward Compliance Analyst
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

Regulatory Data Management & Collection

• Collect and aggregate total data from global systems (primarily payroll and HRIS as well as some off-line spreadsheets), ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company policies.
• Source and structure key data sets including:
  • Fixed and variable pay components
  • Non-cash benefits and allowances
  • Payroll outputs including deductions and bonuses
  • Employee demographics, job classifications and working patterns
  • Leave records relevant for compliance (e.g., maternity/paternity, long-term sick leave)

Data Integrity & Governance

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data used for regulatory reporting through meticulous validation and cross-referencing.
• Investigate and escalate anomalies, ensuring corrective actions are documented and compliant with audit requirements.
• Maintain secure and auditable records to support internal and external scrutiny.

Regulatory Reporting & Compliance Support

• Prepare data for statutory disclosures such as gender pay gap, equal pay and transparency obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate on periodic submissions to regulators, external auditors and internal compliance reviews.
• Translate data findings into reports that support strategic decision-making and demonstrate regulatory adherence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Through the Compliance Lead, work alongside teams in broader P&C, Total Reward, Payroll, Legal and Compliance to align data outputs with evolving regulatory expectations.
• Provide expert support on data needs for compliance assessments, audits and investigations.

Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain compliance-driven templates and data protocols to standardise submissions and reduce risk.
• Recommend process enhancements to improve regulatory compliance, data quality and reporting efficiency.

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:

• At least 3 years’ experience in data analysis within HR, payroll, or compliance settings.
• Strong proficiency in Excel including Excel Add-ins such as Power Query; knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or equivalent tools is advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of HRIS and payroll systems in a compliance context.
• Familiarity with data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR) and regulatory frameworks related to compensation.
• Excellent documentation and organisational skills; able to maintain clean audit trails and compliance artefacts.
• Discretion in handling sensitive employee data with integrity and confidentiality.

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.

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 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.

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