UK & ROI Payroll Manager

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

People and 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.  

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 as UK & ROI Payroll Manager

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

• Payroll Leadership: Lead end-to-end payroll delivery for UK, Northern Ireland, and ROI on weekly and 4-weekly cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for a large retail workforce.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manage statutory obligations (PAYE, NIC, pensions, auto-enrolment, BIK, PSWT, PRSI) and ensure adherence to HMRC, Revenue, GDPR, and internal controls.
• Team Management: Mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals, fostering high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the main contact for payroll queries, partnering with P\&C, Finance, Retail Operations, and external providers to meet SLAs and deliver seamless service.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation, system enhancements, and lead payroll-related projects (e.g., new system implementations, legislative changes) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Reporting & Governance: Maintain strong governance through audits and controls and provide regular reporting and insights on payroll metrics and SLAs to senior leadership.

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 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: 

• Extensive Payroll Expertise: Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payroll operations (5,000+ employees) across UK and ROI.
• Legislative Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK and Irish payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing payroll teams for high performance.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Excellent ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively across multiple business functions.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of payroll systems (SAP EC, Oracle, Workday, ADP, MegaPay or similar), Excel, and system integrations (UKG WFM Pro).
• Professional Certification: Holds CIPP/IPASS qualification, demonstrating expertise and commitment to payroll standards.

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. 

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.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.