What You’ll Do as a Payroll Compliance & Governance Specialist - International

The Compliance & Governance Specialist will ensure the payrolls under their remit are delivered by the payroll team consistently and within the internal and external controls.

• GDPR Champion for Payroll
• Maintenance and investigation of items raised on the payroll risk register
• Support the review payroll processes and making recommendations to ensure processes are compliant and have sufficient checks and controls
• Assist with training and of the payroll/P&C store teams on GDPR.
• Obtain and review system access logs for approval
• Review SOPs/Procedural documentation to ensure the teams are being compliant with local legislation/GDPR.
• Build knowledge on the document retention periods required for the countries you support
• Support the payroll teams in completing Internal audits and documenting resolutions.
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus to both internal and external payroll customers
• Work cross functionally with other departments.
• Assist with special projects related to the payroll function from a Compliance and Governance Perspective.
• Preparation of Periodic reporting
• Maintain the Global Retention Calendar, liaising with payroll teams/providers to ensure the calendar is adhered to and archiving completed.
• Assist with gathering information for the reporting and investigation of potential data breaches within Payroll.
• Ensure Periodic reviews of Risk & Control Matrices and Risk Registers are being performed by Payroll teams
• Gathering supporting documentation from Payroll Providers on Document storage
• Other duties as may be required

• 3+ years payroll experience is required
• Excellent knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection practices
• Understanding of Cyber Security practices
• Experience of Internal Controls and/or SOX framework is beneficial
• Hands-on approach to problem solving
• Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and performing duties under pressure.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge to at least Intermediate level.
• Ability to see through tasks fully with minimal support ensuring team is kept on board and fully informed
• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication 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.
• Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all Primark information remains confidential to the business.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism.
• Sound judgement