The Nielsen Company
Broadcast Media
PayrollProfessionalII
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“Payroll Professional II at The Nielsen Company. Skills: US Payroll, SAP Payroll, Tax Compliance. Manage full-cycle US payroll. Ensure adherence to FLSA regulations”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years US payroll processing, 3+ years SAP HCM ECC (PY), 3+ years SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP), Manage multi-state payroll, Manage complex tax jurisdictions
Nice to Have
Experience with third-party payroll providers, Familiarity with time and attendance systems, Knowledge of global payroll operations, Knowledge of shared services models
What You'll Do.
Manage full-cycle US payroll
Ensure adherence to FLSA regulations
Ensure adherence to FICA
Ensure adherence to tax withholding
Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts
Validate SAP payroll results
Review payroll inputs
Validate payroll inputs
Review outsourced payroll vendor outputs
Audit outsourced payroll vendor outputs
Generate payroll reports
Manage statutory requirements
Oversee W-2 processing
Manage year-end tax processing
Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Resolve payroll issues
Provide audit documentation
Provide audit reporting
Coordinate time and attendance inputs
Validate time and attendance inputs
Process off-cycle payroll
Process payroll adjustments
Process final settlements
Maintain payroll SOPs
Update payroll process documentation
Monitor changes to US labor laws
Monitor changes to US tax laws
Update SAP processes for regulations
Participate in SAP system testing
Participate in SAP enhancements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team collaboration across time zones
Communication Scope
English proficiency
Full Job Description
At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. Job Summary: The US Payroll II is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees within the United States, maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. This role requires deep expertise in US payroll regulations and hands-on experience with SAP HCM (PY module) or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP), focusing on complex tax calculations, reporting, and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities: ● End-to-End Processing: Manage full-cycle US payroll using SAP ECC, including regular salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and variable pay. ● Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to FLSA regulations, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and federal, state, and local tax withholding requirements. ● Reconciliation: Maintain and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and validate the accuracy of SAP payroll results. ● Data Validation: Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hire setups, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves of absence. ● Vendor Management: Review and audit outputs provided by outsourced payroll vendors to Ensure data integrity. ● Reporting & Tax Filings: Generate payroll reports and manage statutory requirements, including W-2 oversight and year-end tax processing. ● Employee Support: Act as the primary point of co
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