ABOUT THIS JOB**

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Managing end-to-end payroll operations primarily for United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia countries, across both GfK and NIQ entities.
- Partner with the external payroll provider, ensuring monthly payroll data is provided accurately and on time.
- Ensure payroll report is correct and execute salary payout via bank transfer.
- Administration related to the establishment and termination of employment.
- To keep up-to-date payroll records in the HR shared point.
- First point of contact for payroll and admin matters, escalating to MHR and HRBP where necessary.
- Assist in the daily running of the department providing information and dealing with enquiries
- Support and administer Payroll Management and includes all task related to payroll process, validations and report generations.
- Liaising 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.
- To handle all other ad hoc payroll related matters as and when required.
- Raise invoices and purchase orders (PO) using Ariba, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procurement policies.
- Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth processing of transactions.
- Coordinate with multiple vendors to collect, validate, and consolidate payroll-related information.
- Perform post-payroll reporting to Finance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
- Address and resolve any queries raised by Finance or other stakeholders promptly.
- Manage and resolve Workday help tickets related to payroll
- Manage Workday payroll data and ensure accurate information flows to vendor systems via integration.
- Monitor integration processes and resolve integration failures by coordinating with the EIT team.




- Ensure timely closure of tickets and collaborate with HR and IT teams for escalations when necessary.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

As a Payroll Analyst, you must be able to work as part of a team, while managing your work independently with mínimal supervision and in a timely manner. As NielsenIQ is a 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 outstanding start for your career in the Human Resource Department! Qualifications

- Minimum 4 years of relevant skilled experience in HR, related to Payroll activities
- Experience working in HR Shared Services Hub
- Strong understanding of Workday HR system processes.
- Hands-on experience with Ariba for invoice and PO management.
- University degree in HR, Finance or related
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel
- Excellent proficiency in English language, both written and spoken
- Interest in working with numbers/data and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical thinking
- Accurate and reliable working attitude

Additional Information - Our Benefits

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

About NIQ

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. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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📌 Payroll Analyst - Middle East (Vadodara)
🏢 Nielseniq
📍 Vadodara