Reward Analyst
Primark
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Reading
Contract type: Full time

12 Month FTC
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: Eligible to join our Pension plan, 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 Analyst
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
Data Collection & Consolidation
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:
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.
BR: 146530BR
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: Eligible to join our Pension plan, 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 Analyst
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
Data Collection & Consolidation
- Collect and consolidate multiple pay elements from diverse systems and sources, including:
- Base pay and all cash allowances
- Benefits data, including vouchers and non-cash perks
- Payroll elements, such as overtime, bonuses, and deductions
- Colleague-related data, including FTE, job titles, grades, and locations
- Absence data, including sickness, parental leave, and unpaid leave
- Perform rigorous data checking and validation to ensure completeness and consistency across datasets.
- Identify discrepancies or anomalies and coordinate with P&C, Payroll, and Benefits teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain audit trails and documentation to support data accuracy and compliance.
- Support the generation of internal and external reports required for pay transparency, equity analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare datasets for analysis by internal stakeholders and external auditors where necessary.
- Assist in fulfilling regulatory requirements such as gender pay gap or equal pay reporting.
- Work closely with colleagues in Reward, HRIS, Payroll, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on data definitions and collection timelines.
- Provide technical data support for ongoing audits, initiatives, or analysis projects related to pay and reward.
- Contribute to the development of standardised templates, checklists, and documentation to streamline data gathering.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance data quality and reporting efficiency.
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:
- Proven experience in HR, payroll, compensation analysis, or data management roles.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus.
- Understanding of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and benefits administration processes.
- High attention to detail with strong organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive data in a confidential and compliant manner.
- Experience supporting pay equity, pay transparency, or regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with global or multi-country payroll and benefits structures.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy requirements in handling HR data.
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.
BR: 146530BR
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