Payroll Professional II (US payroll processing- SAP)

Nielsen Holdings Plc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen Holdings Plc in Mumbai is seeking a Payroll Professional II to manage US payroll processing with SAP. This role requires deep knowledge of US payroll laws, strong SAP experience, and accuracy under tight deadlines.

You will collaborate with global teams, ensure compliance, generate reports, and support audits. The position offers full-time employment with exposure to complex multi-state payroll processes. Candidates will handle year-end tax filings and data validation across borders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, HR or related field.
• 5+ years of US payroll processing experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with SAP HCM ECC (PY) or SuccessFactors ECP.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll and complex tax jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Manage full-cycle US payroll using SAP ECC, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and variable pay.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to FLSA, FICA, and tax withholding requirements.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and validate SAP results.
• Data Validation: Review new hire setups, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves.
• Vendor Management: Review outputs from outsourced payroll vendors for data integrity.
• Reporting & Tax Filings: Generate payroll reports and manage year-end tax processing (W-2).
• Employee Support: Primary contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
• Audit Support: Provide documentation for internal/external audits and 401(k) reviews.
• Time & Attendance: Validate time inputs and overtime processing.
• Off-Cycle & Final Settlements: Process off-cycle payrolls and final settlements.
• Process Documentation: Maintain payroll SOPs and process docs.
• Legislative Monitoring: Stay updated on US labor/tax law changes.
• System Improvements: Participation in SAP system testing and improvements.

Skills

US payroll laws

SAP payroll

Excel

English communication

Ticketing system

deadline-driven

Payroll reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/HR

Tools

SAP HCM ECC (PY)

SuccessFactors ECP

SAP CATS

Job description

Payroll Professional II (US payroll processing- SAP)

• Full-time
• Compensation: INR 0 - INR 0 - yearly

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 contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues professionally and promptly.
• Audit Support: Provide documentation and reporting for internal/external audits and 401(k) compliance reviews.
• Time & Attendance Management: Coordinate and validate time and attendance system inputs, ensuring accurate processing of working hours and overtime.
• Off-Cycle & Final Settlements: Process Off-cycle payroll, payroll adjustments and final settlement as per state compliance.
• Process Documentation: Maintain and update payroll SOP, process documentation to ensure process consistency and knowledge retention.
• Legislative Monitoring: Stay current on changes to US labor and tax laws, updating internal SAP processes to reflect new regulations.
• System Improvements: Participate in SAP system testing, enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of US payroll processing experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP HCM ECC (PY) or SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP).
• Experience managing multi-state payroll and complex tax jurisdictions.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of US Payroll laws and regulations.
• SAP payroll hands‑on processing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll reporting.
• Good communication skills, English proficiency preferred (especially in multinational environments).
• Respond to payroll inquiries via the ticketing system.
• Proven ability to work under payroll timeline and aggressive deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP, Employee Central, SAP).
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems (SAP CATS).
• Knowledge of global payroll operations or shared services models is a plus.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proactive problem-solving
• Customer Service Orientation
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Team collaboration across time zones