Sr. Associate Payroll

Sr. Associate Payroll

The Sr. Associate Payroll is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all payroll and time and attendance 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 :

• 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

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Last day to apply : November 17th 2025

Work Location Assignment : Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver / parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits.

Sunshine Act : Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.

EEO & Employment Eligibility : Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.