Payroll Professional II (US payroll processing- SAP)

Company 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