Job Description
Our Payroll department sees itself as a modern, central support function.
In your role as a Payroll Specialist, you will provide operational support as a competent point of contact for the business units assigned to you in all matters relating to payroll.
You can expect a dynamic, exciting, and demanding area of responsibility in an international environment that offers a wide range of challenges and development opportunities.
Your Responsibilities:
- You proactively and professionally solve challenges in the field of payroll
- You carry out all payroll activities in collaboration with our payroll provider
- You answer questions regarding salary, social security, working hours, vacation, maternity leave, parental leave, etc.
- You review special cases with regard to tax and social security relevance
- You work closely with our Business Partners / Employee Experience team
- You are a trustworthy and committed individual and are characterized by a reliable and efficient way of working
- You independently organize your area of responsibility and maintain an overview even under time pressure
- Strong teamwork skills and enjoyment in working with people complete your profile
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Several years of professional experience in payroll
- Good MS Office skills – especially Excel
- Organizational skills, reliability in time deadlines, ability to work under pressure, assertiveness, and flexibility
- Knowledge of Workday is an advantage
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
Skills Required
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Several years of professional experience in payroll
- Good MS Office skills, especially Excel
- Knowledge of Workday
- Organizational skills, reliability, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, assertiveness, and flexibility
- Strong teamwork skills and enjoyment in working with people
- Ability to independently organize area of responsibility and maintain overview under time pressure
NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NielsenIQ and has not been reviewed or approved by NielsenIQ.
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Parental & Family Support — Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.
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What We Do
NielsenIQ is the industry leader in global measurement and data analytics, and the most trusted source for retail and consumer intelligence. We deliver the complete truth to retailers, manufacturers, and our partners through our comprehensive data sets and powerful insights. We enable businesses to make critical decisions confidently, accelerating growth and optimizing performance.
Why Work With Us
We empower companies around the world to make bold decisions and transform their business with trusted data, solutions, and insights. Joining NielsenIQ means experiencing countless learning opportunities and gaining numerous pathways for growth.
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