Payroll Specialist

Location Type: Remote (India) Employment Type: Full-time

Company Description

NIQ 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™.

We’re in tune with what the world is buying. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods manufacturers to retailers, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless.

Learn more at: careers.nielseniq.com

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, for assigned markets. This role involves collecting and verifying timesheet data, calculating and processing payments, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out full-scale payroll tasks for assigned markets (Singapore and APAC countries) for GfK and NIQ.
• Partner with the external payroll provider, ensuring monthly payroll admin/data is provided accurately and on time.
• Liaise with payroll vendor to ensure consistent, timely and accurate application and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and company’s policies and practices.
• Ensure payroll report is correct and execute salary payout via bank transfer.
• Administration related to the establishment and termination of employment.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records in the HR shared point.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and admin matters, escalating to HRBP where necessary.
• Assist in the daily running of the department providing information and dealing with enquiries.
• Support and administer Payroll Management, including all tasks related to payroll process, validations, and report generations.
• Liaise with Government agencies and Statutory bodies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and submit required reports and payments to relevant authorities in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Handle all other ad hoc payroll related matters as and when required.
• Experience with payroll transition or implementation projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in HR, related to Payroll activities.
• Experience working in HR Shared Services Hub.
• University degree in HR, Economics or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Interest in working with numbers/data and a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Accurate and reliable working attitude.

About You

As a Payroll Specialist, you must be able to work as part of a team, while managing your work independently with minimal supervision and in a timely manner. In NielsenIQ's fast-paced environment, you will need to be agile with your work, managing ad hoc requests and global processes. Time management and prioritization are important. If you are proactive and would like to work in a diverse and global environment, this will be a great start for your career in the Human Resource Department!

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)