Head of Organisation Design and Effectiveness 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: 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 Do as Head of Organisation Design and Effectiveness Shape the Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of Primark’s organisation design strategy and methodology, ensuring alignment with transformation and outsourcing goals. Define the Framework: Establish and maintain a consistent framework for organisational structures, including principles around spans of control, layering, and job design. Engage and Influence: Partner with senior stakeholders to drive adoption of the framework, measure adherence, and embed organisation design principles across the business. Diagnose and Improve: Conduct organisational diagnostics and audits to assess operating model health, identify inefficiencies, and recommend targeted improvements. Design for Agility: Lead the design and implementation of new structures, roles, and responsibilities that support agile, efficient, and scalable ways of working. Govern and Sustain: Develop governance frameworks and KPIs to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of organisation design and operating model changes. Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop a team of Organisation Design & Effectiveness specialists, fostering expertise and innovation in the function. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor emerging trends in organisation design and the future of work, bringing thought leadership and insights to shape Primark’s approach. 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: Proven Leadership in OD: 6+ years’ experience at a senior level in Organisation Design & Effectiveness or leading related transformation projects through HR consulting. Transformation Expertise: A track record of successfully delivering large-scale organisation design and effectiveness initiatives. Strategic Thinking: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping big-picture solutions that align with business strategy. Influential Partnering: Skilled in engaging and influencing international stakeholders across complex, cross-functional environments. Change Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead change, coach others, and drive innovation in dynamic settings. Collaborative Style: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Analytical Mindset: Excellent analytical and diagnostic capabilities, with a focus on identifying root causes and opportunities for improvement. Future-Focused: A passion for continuous improvement and staying ahead of trends in organisation design and the future of work. 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. 149962BR (ROI) #LI-SM1 #Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading retail company in Dublin is looking for a Store People & Culture Business Partner to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. This role includes developing recruitment strategies, coaching managers, and maintaining company culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of HR management experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include healthcare, pension, a potential bonus, and 27 days of leave. This is a six-month fixed-term contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What You’ll Do Store People & Culture Business Partner – Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a range of skillsets. Recruitment & Workforce Planning – Develop strategies for challenging recruitment needs, support managers with effective hiring practices, and provide interview coaching. Learning & Development – Coach Store Managers and Retail teams, ensure delivery of core learning programs, and identify training solutions to build capability. Engagement & Well-being – Maintain Primark culture, drive colleague engagement through surveys and action plans, and embed global well‑being initiatives. Performance & Talent Management – Oversee performance review processes, coach managers on feedback, manage talent pipeline, and facilitate succession planning. Employee Relations & Compliance – Ensure adherence to policies and employment law, coach managers on ER matters, liaise on complex cases, and manage works council/trade union compliance. Business Alignment & Operational Impact – Align P&C with global strategy, embed change programs, monitor KPIs, oversee payroll, and identify efficiency improvements. What You’ll Bring HR Expertise – Minimum 2+ years at HR Manager/Officer level with strong knowledge of employment legislation and experience in works councils/unions. Professional Skills – HR qualification desirable; proven ability to coach, influence, and consult effectively with leaders. Communication & Facilitation – Highly persuasive communicator with strong delivery facilitation skills. Organizational & Analytical Ability – Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong problem‑solving with commercial acumen. Talent & Change Management – Hands‑on experience in talent development, performance management, and driving change initiatives. Sector Experience – Background in retail or similar customer‑facing environments with large colleague headcount. Lifestyle & Benefits Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave. Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and subsidised cafeteria. About Primark Primark values caring, dynamic, and together. Over 80,000 colleagues and 440 stores in 17 countries. Renewable fixed‑term contract – 6 months only. REQ ID: JR-3289 #J-18808-Ljbffr
A major retail company in Dublin is seeking a Finance Associate focused on Indirect Taxes. This role involves preparing tax returns, managing VAT payments, and ensuring compliance with all tax obligations. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial and analytical skills, along with relevant Accounting or Tax qualifications. The company offers a supportive team environment and various perks, making it an excellent opportunity to grow within a thriving organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A major retail company in Dublin seeks a Finance Transformation Manager to support transformative finance processes. This role requires collaboration across departments and offers essential benefits like healthcare and a generous leave policy. The ideal candidate should possess an accounting qualification and experience in finance change management. Additional skills needed include process automation knowledge and strong stakeholder management abilities. Join us in shaping our financial future! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. Finance 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 finance team is renowned for their attention to detail. You’ll enable us to navigate the financial landscape with precision, contributing to the strategic decisions that support our growth. Surround yourself with experts, and bring your scientific mind to shape the future of our organisation. What You’ll Do as Finance Manager – Technical Accounting & Policy In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day: Technical Accounting Leadership: Act as the centre of excellence for technical accounting, advising Finance and the wider business on complex transactions and emerging issues to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Policy Ownership & Compliance: Maintain and update accounting policy papers, lead best‑practice reviews, implement process improvements, and ensure alignment with auditor expectations. Complex Reviews & Standards Implementation: Lead impairment reviews, manage a repository of judgemental and technical matters, and oversee implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 18) in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Financial Reporting Support: Assist in statutory financial statement preparation and work closely with tax, treasury, FP&A, and external reporting teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with ABF Group Finance and external auditors, providing expert guidance on technical issues and policy changes. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Foster teamwork across Finance, promoting alignment and sharing expertise on technical accounting matters to strengthen overall capability. 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: Professional Certification: Holds a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent). Technical Expertise: 5‑7+ years of experience in financial and external reporting with deep knowledge of accounting standards. Policy & Change Management: Proven ability to draft high‑quality accounting policies and position papers and implement accounting changes effectively. Commercial & Communication Skills: Strong commercial awareness with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical issues to diverse stakeholders. Organisational Strengths: Excellent planning, prioritisation, and multitasking skills to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Professional Attributes: Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and professionalism while fostering collaboration and teamwork. 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. REQ ID: JR-4016 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Primark Dublin Area Salary: Commencing at €47,375 Contract: Full-Time Fixed Purpose, 5 days out of 7 Benefits: 23 days annual leave, pension, colleague discount, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programme. BECAUSE PEOPLE LISTEN WHEN YOU TALK A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark. Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Team Manager role is at the forefront of this. There’s real accountability and ownership, we give our managers freedom within a framework, which means you can shape your team’s development and encourage a fast, efficient, enjoyable customer experience. What you’ll do At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role. Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store. Responsible for an allocated section or department of your store – including commercial planning, stock management, planograms, creating visual impact and of course sales. Oversee till areas or fitting rooms when required. Organise your team of Retail Assistants, setting tasks daily. Motivate and coach your team to provide an exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimising sales. Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people. What you’ll bring Inspiring the team to deliver an amazing customer journey requires a bold team player to take the reins. Here’s what we need from you: Leadership experience and coaching skills – ability to influence your team to communicate, engage and challenge whilst keeping the customer at the forefront of your actions. Driver of performance through commercial awareness and talent development. Focus on building strong relationships to enhance employee culture and well-being. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to problem-solve. Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to make an impact as a Team Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark. THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. At Primark we are looking to change the way we deliver technology changes to the systems our customers consume. To drive this change, we are looking for an experienced Engineering Enablement Lead who has a strong background in delivering this type of change in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will oversee and optimize the way we deliver these technology changes to maximise value at minimum cost. You will be accountable for the enablement and adoption of a new set of Software Engineering and Delivery Principles to Primark. Working with the Engineering Managers, Portfolio Delivery Leads, Product Teams and System Integrators. You will be part of the Primark Engineering Practice, where we aim to enable more frequent and faster deployments, improve software quality, reduce change failure rate and improve the mean time to recover in the event of an issue occurring. You will play a critical role in Engineering & Enablement team where you will be embedding new agile ways of working and instilling best in class software engineering techniques. What You’ll Do as aEngineering Enablement lead; Responsible for leading the design & delivery of Devops Practices, Tools, Automation and Strategies. Accountable for the enablement and management of products and services in terms of providing the tools, pipelines and guardrails through self-service and facilitating through support / coaching / incubation. Enable the engineering experience so that engineers (dev + ops) can focus on delivering high-quality products and services. Own the strategy for this area and ensure that key stakeholders are informed. Build strong relationships with both our internal senior stakeholders and key partner stakeholders to ensure a seamless software delivery capability across the Primark Technology and Business Domains. Operational accountability/responsibility for the software delivery capability, enabling multi-location and time-zone availability. Partner with Shared services as required and Drive SI & application vendors to meet and exceed expectations. Define and govern software quality and testing standards; ultimatelyimprove software delivery and operational performance measured through industry standard metrics. Drive data management improvements and help develop appropriate tooling. Drive automation in all aspects of the SDLC. Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team. Demonstrate and champion pragmatism in terms of commercial delivery and software quality. 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: 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: 10+ years in Software testing and delivery with at least 5 being in the capacity as manager/leader. Cloud experience (Azure) & knowledge of MACH architecture. Experience with Testing tools and suites such as HP ALM, Octane, Atlassian JIRA & JSM, Selenium etc. Excellent people management, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills High availability, DR & BC experience an advantage Experience with CI/CD and related DevOps tooling Risk management & commercial awareness Stakeholder/Customer focused with strong communication and negotiation skills Experience of IT for IT tools such as Atlassian suite, Service now etc. an advantage Experience in enterprise grade software deployments and operations Working understanding of scalable agile SDLCs and distributed computing setups IT related 3rd level qualification (exceptions may be made where relevant experience compensates, and in-depth experience is demonstrated) 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. 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. REQ ID: JR-3653 #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading fashion retailer in Dublin seeks an experienced Engineering Enablement Lead to oversee technology change delivery. This role involves leading DevOps practices, optimizing software delivery processes, and managing teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in software testing and delivery, with a strong background in cloud technologies like Azure and experience in CI/CD practices. Join a dynamic team that promotes an inclusive and supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading retail company in Dublin is seeking a Finance Manager for Technical Accounting & Policy. The role involves technical accounting leadership, policy ownership, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure compliance. Candidates should possess a recognised accounting qualification and have 5-7 years of experience in financial reporting. This company prioritizes people, offering healthcare, pension, and work-life balance incentives. Join a dynamic team ready to encourage your authentic self and career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
