Payroll Associate

Payroll Associate

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 Do

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

• Manage a portfolio of stores/areas, ensuring accurate data input, payroll preparation, and completion of all checklist tasks.
• Carry out both first‑stage payroll output audits and second‑stage checks on payroll associate input/output to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll associates through training, guidance, and buddy responsibilities, while collaborating closely with other payroll advisors.
• Complete post‑payroll administrative tasks, including managing queries, maintaining trackers and calendars, and preparing data for audits.
• Participate in cross‑department meetings, supporting Payroll Specialists on calls and recording minutes where required.
• Work flexibly to meet deadlines and gradually take on additional responsibilities across wider team tasks.

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:   

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 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:

• Up to 2 years’ payroll experience in an international market or UK/NI payrolls, supported by a CIPP qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong alignment with Primark’s values, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and high ethical standards.
• A positive, collaborative team player with strong customer service skills and the maturity to know when to escalate issues.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and solid intermediate‑level Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Motivated to deliver high‑quality work, identify process improvements, and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.

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. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.