NielsenIQ
consumer intelligence
PayrollAnalyst
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“Payroll Analyst at NielsenIQ. Skills: payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, SOX controls. Execute monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations. Process monthly absence data, including sickness and other legally mandated paid and unpaid absences”
What You'll Achieve.
accurate and timely payroll for associates in Bulgaria; driving continuous process improvements
Industry & Context.
ability to quickly identify errors or exceptions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–3 years of operational payroll experience in Bulgarian payroll, Proficiency in Bulgarian and English, Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Nice to Have
Experience with payroll processing in other Eastern European countries, Experience with Workday or Strada
What You'll Do.
Execute monthly payroll processing
and compliance with all regulations
Process monthly absence data
including sickness and other legally mandated paid and unpaid absences
Perform payroll reconciliations
Prepare payroll-related accruals
Deliver all year‑end payroll activities
Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and systems
Ensure execution of all SOX‑compliant payroll controls
Support internal and external audits and tax activities
including preparing required data and documentation
Respond to Finance and HR inquiries
Prepare payroll and ad‑hoc reports as needed
Collaborate with NSSI and NRA during audits or inspections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works closely with HR and various internal and external stakeholders; Build relationships to support effective collaboration and address payroll questions and ad‑hoc requests
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Full Job 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™. At NielsenIQ, staying connected is essential. As part of the Global Payroll Center of Excellence, the Payroll Analyst plays a key role in delivering payroll services across the Eastern Europe region. This position works closely with HR and various internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll for associates in Bulgaria, while also driving continuous process improvements. The role reports directly to the Cluster Leader and supports the broader Payroll function at NielsenIQ. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Execute monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations. * Process monthly absence data, including sickness and other legally mandated paid and unpaid absences. * Perform payroll reconciliations. * Prepare payroll-related accruals. * Deliver all year‑end payroll activities. * Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and systems. * Ensure execution of all SOX‑compliant payroll controls. * Support internal and external audits and tax activities, including preparing required data and documentation. * Respond to Finance and HR inquiries. * Build strong relationships to support effective collaboration and address payroll questions and ad‑hoc requests. * Prepare payroll and ad‑hoc reports as needed. * Collaborate with NSSI and NRA during audits or inspections. ## Qualifications * 2–3 years of operational payroll experience in Bulgarian payroll. * Proficiency in Bulgarian and English. * Experience with payroll processing in other Eastern European
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