Payroll Specialist in NielsenIQ

Job DescriptionAt NielsenIQ, it is important for us to be connected in many ways. As part of the Global Payroll Center of Excellence, the Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in delivering Payroll Services across our Eastern Europe Region. This incumbent will work cross-functionally with HR and other internal and external Stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely salaries of associates in Ukraine, whilst also identifying and executing continuous improvements to processes. The role reports directly to the Regional Payroll Manager/Cluster Leader and will support our Payroll function at NielsenIQ. EssentialDuties & Responsibilities Monthly Payroll processing activities, ensure pay is processed on time, accurately, completely and in compliance with all regulations Deliver all year end payroll processes Identify and recommend, process improvements to the current payroll process and systems Ensure all SOX compliant controls relevant to the payroll process are executed Support with internal and external audit and tax-related activities, including preparation of data and evidence as required Support with Finance and HR queries Build positive relationships to ensure successful collaborations to be able to respond to internal payroll questions, and handle ad-hoc payroll requests Support with payroll and ad hoc reports as required Other duties as assignedExperience & Qualifications Minimum of 1 years of payroll operational experience in Ukrainian payroll Additional experience in processing payrolls in Eastern Europe highly desirable Attention to detail, professional awareness, and sense of urgency for employee questions; be able to spot errors or exceptions quickly Strong experience with Microsoft Office Excellent communicator and collaborator SAP / Workday / Alight vendor experience a plusAdditional InformationAdditional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)About NIQNIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion Show more Show less Position level Senior secondary level Type of employment Full time Job duties Personnel management Industries Human Resources