Payroll Administrator- (Preferably French speaker)

Job DescriptionPayroll Administrator 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.RESPONSIBILITIESManaging end-to-end payroll operations primarily for Egypt, Jordan and Algeria countries, across both GfK and NIQ entitiesPartner with the external payroll provider, ensuring monthly payroll data is provided accurately and on timeLiaise with payroll vendor to ensure consistent, timely and accurate application and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and company’s policies and practicesEnsure payroll report is correct and execute salary payout via bank transferAdministration related to the establishment and termination of employmentTo keep up-to-date payroll records in the HR shared pointFirst point of contact for payroll and admin matters, escalating to MHR and HRBP where necessaryAssist in the daily running of the department providing information and dealing with enquiriesSupport and administer Payroll Management and includes all task related to payroll process, validations and report generationsLiaising with Government agencies and Statutory bodies to ensure compliance with regulationsPrepare and submit required reports and payments to relevant authorities in a timely mannerMaintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidentialTo handle all other ad hoc payroll related matters as and when requiredRaise invoices and purchase orders (PO) using Ariba, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procurement policiesCollaborate with finance and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth processing of transactionsManaging governmental tax portal for Egypt, ensuring accurate reporting, timely and compliant submissionsCoordinate with multiple vendors to collect, validate, and consolidate payroll-related informationPerform post-payroll reporting to Finance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of dataAddress and resolve any queries raised by Finance or other stakeholders promptlyManage and resolve Workday help tickets related to payrollManage Workday payroll data and ensure accurate information flows to vendor systems via integrationMonitor integration processes and resolve integration failures by coordinating with the EIT teamEnsure timely closure of tickets and collaborate with HR and IT teams for escalations when necessaryQualificationsPreferable: Relevant professional experience in HR, particularly related to payroll activitiesUniversity degree in HR, Finance or relatedExcellent knowledge of MS Office, advanced ExcelExcellent proficiency in English and French language, both written and spokenInterest in working with numbers/data and detail-orientedStrong analytical thinkingFluent English and French Accurate and reliable working attitudeThe following experience and skills are considered an advantage:o Experience working in HR Shared Services Hubo Strong understanding of Workday HR system processes.o Hands-on experience with Ariba for invoice and PO management.Additional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-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 NIQNIQ 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.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt 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. 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