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Executive Data Analyst

Primark
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4 days ago
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Executive Data 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.  
 
We are seeking a data-savvy and detail-oriented Executive Data Analyst to join our global reward team. This role will focus exclusively on the collation, analysis, and communication of executive-level compensation data, including base pay, benefits, short-term incentive plans (STIP), and long-term incentive plans (LTIP). Your work will directly support high-impact decision-making and pay transparency initiatives for the executive population, producing individualized and accurate outputs tailored to specific leaders.
 
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. 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 an Executive Data 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 Management & Validation

  • Collect and consolidate detailed executive compensation data from multiple sources, including base pay, cash allowances, benefits, LTIP and share allocations and STIP.
  • Validate data accuracy across all systems to ensure completeness and consistency.
  • Maintain rigorous audit trails and ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulations.

Individualized Pay Analysis

  • Generate bespoke executive pay reports and summaries, tailored to individual leaders or roles.
  • Support modelling of complex pay packages, including simulations of STIP and LTIP outcomes under different performance scenarios.
  • Perform gap and trend analysis across pay components to identify risks or compliance issues.

Benefits & Incentives Reporting

  • Detail executive benefits including perquisites, retirement contributions, insurance, and non-cash compensation.
  • Break down STIP and LTIP designs and results in accessible, scenario-based outputs.
  • Provide benefit value comparisons and summaries as part of total reward statements or ad hoc requests.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

  • Translate technical data into clear, executive-ready outputs for senior leaders.

Communication & Documentation

  • Create clear, professional, and visually aligned communication materials presenting individualized pay data.
  • Ensure data privacy, local compliance, and appropriate approvals for all outputs shared.

 
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: 

Required

  • Proven experience in executive compensation, reward analytics, or HR/payroll data roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Understanding of STIP, LTIP, equity, and deferred pay mechanisms.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive, high-stakes data.
  • Experience producing tailored outputs for senior audiences.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of executive compensation regulations, governance, and reporting standards.
  • Familiarity with global reward structures, equity platforms, and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday).
  • Experience working in a matrixed or multinational environment.

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 9 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over , colleagues and over stores in 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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