Senior Payroll Executive

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.

As a Senior Manager at NIQ SA, you'll be at the forefront of the fast-moving retail market. You'll work with some of the biggest brands in the industry, have access to the fastest and most comprehensive view of the South African market with which to help those brands grow, and have opportunities to grow your skills and career in ways you might never have thought possible.

If you're passionate about growing sales by turning data into direction and insights into impact for the biggest brands in the industry, NIQ is where you can truly make a difference.

Job Description

The Senior Payroll Executive 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia across GfK and NIQ entities
• Partner with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
• Validate payroll reports and execute salary payouts via bank transfer
• Handle employment administration (onboarding and termination) and maintain payroll records in HR SharePoint
• Act as first point of contact for payroll and admin queries, escalating to HRBP when needed
• Prepare and submit statutory reports, payments, and tax vouchers; liaise with government agencies for compliance
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and resolve finance or stakeholder queries promptly
• Manage Workday payroll data, integrations, and help tickets; ensure timely closure and escalate when necessary
• Oversee EOBI, SESSI, PF contributions, and ensure accurate submissions
• Raise invoices and purchase orders in Ariba; collaborate with finance and procurement to resolve discrepancies
• Support daily HR operations and handle ad hoc payroll-related tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional 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 English proficiency, 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)

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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