Sr. Associate Payroll EMEA (12 months fixed term)
- Greece-Thessaloniki Chortiatis
Job Description
Pfizer’s Enabling Functions Hubs serve to bring internal professional services such as Finance, HR, Digital, and Sourcing together into a consolidated and simplified shared services structure. Colleagues in the Enabling Functions Hubs execute end-to-end operational activities that can be standardized and scaled for greater enterprise synergies and effectiveness. The work managed from these hubs will evolve and expand over time as Enabling Functions continue to evaluate their go-forward delivery model. With an established community and evolving support model, Pfizer’s Enabling Functions Hubs are dynamic and energizing places to work. Colleagues with diverse capabilities across multiple functions are co-located to facilitate greater colleague collaboration, new ways of working, and enhanced simplification through more integrated end-to-end solutions. Pfizer operates Enabling Functions Hubs in six strategic locations: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Jose, Costa Rica; Dublin, Ireland; Thessaloniki, Greece; and Dalian, China.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Sr. Associate Payroll is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all payroll activities and operations for assigned payroll processes. This role serves as a subject matter expert on payroll practices, ensuring that payroll processes are executed efficiently and effectively.
This role supports audit, handles complex payroll issues, prepares detailed reports and works closely with PX, Finance and external vendors to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency. This role provides support and guidance to other team members and contributes to continuous process improvements and system upgrades.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute activities associated with the assigned payroll processes which include but are not limited to:
Manage activities associated with regular execution of assigned payroll processes, including error resolution to ensure a timely and accurate payroll
Execute payroll controls, validate and reconcile payroll files
Manage and process more complex payroll processes including off-cycle payroll requests, claw back process, sales bonuses, STD, return to work, LOA, military leave, severance, and employee death.
Reconcile and remit payments to statutory authorities
Maintain payroll records and documentation
Prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations and collective agreements
Facilitate data collection for payroll audits and compliance checks
Respond to complicated payroll inquiries from colleagues and management, as per established SLAs
Assist in year-end activities, including tax and social security filings
Collaborate with PX and Finance to ensure seamless payroll operations
Identify process gaps and implement improvements
Ensure efficient training and handover of activities to other team members and, where needed, serve as back-up of other team members.
Execute continuous improvement initiatives for payroll processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field
2-3 years of payroll, – finance or human resources experience with demonstrated increase in responsibilities
Able to communicate effectively in English (spoken & written) with colleagues at all levels of the organization
In depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
Detail oriented
Strong Excel skills (e.g., lookup function, pivot tables)
Ability to maintain strict privacy and confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multi-country (multi-state) or international payroll processing
Experience with payroll software (e.g. ADP, Workday, SAP)
Certified Payroll Professional, or similar professional designation
Ability to speak any other European language is a plus
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Disability Inclusion
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