Senior Payroll Manager

Greece-Thessaloniki Chortiatis

Full time

Posted 17 Days Ago

4923703

ROLE SUMMARY

The Payroll Manager leads payroll operations for assigned country cluster in Regional Shared Service Payroll Hub. Develops procedures and supervises the preparation, documentation and disbursement of colleague payroll payments and payroll taxes. Prepares and consolidates reports for stakeholders, analyzes and addresses audit findings, reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing and colleague payroll issues. Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable government regulations. Leads a team of 15-20 colleagues and performs end to end people management responsibilities. Works with vendors and Payroll Vendor Governance team to ensure SLA’s and quality metrics are met.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the cluster payroll processing workstream and team member(s).
Ensures country work instructions for their cluster of countries are up-to-date, payroll controls are executed on time and as per standards, back ups are trained and active.
Performs end to end people management activities: Colleague recruitment, onboarding, training and development, performance management and team quality, according to Pfizer’s Purpose and Values.
May be responsible for regular execution or back-up of an assigned payroll depending on the requirements of the cluster. This includes collection and validation of inputs and error resolution, communication of payroll kick off and approval processing milestones, validation and balancing payroll, and processing changes to correct errors or provide updates.
Act as an escalation point of contact for payroll processing, when needed with ability to resolve escalated issues and problems quickly and independently with both internal and external stakeholders, and third-party vendors
Ensure the regional payroll processing workstream follows company policies, regional regulatory requirements, and the global payroll strategy.
Review and certify payroll signoffs as required.
Work with the payroll vendors to ensure pay disbursements, tax deposits, and tax filings are completed accurately and timely.
Gather payroll processing feedback and provide information and insight to Payroll Vendor Management.
Assess technology requirements and changes and ensure that systematic updates are completed by the vendor in a timely and complete manner.
Ensure all regulatory requirements and updates for the cluster are performed and completed as required.
Identify opportunities for and implement continuous improvement and transformational projects.
Promote Pfizer purpose, values and goals with proactive team management, and ensure strong team engagement, as measured by Pulse surveys and PLI evaluations and goal achievement.
Hybrid working schedule

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field required
7+ years experience in payroll, including management of a team
In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
Experience managing a team in a clustered payroll or global business service center
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
Fluent English (written, oral, and speaking)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in business or related field preferred
Experience with Workday, ADP, or other common HCM, payroll and time/attendance systems preferred
Certified Payroll Professional, or similar professional designation preferred
Attention to detail and accuracy
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Data analysis and complex calculations
Knowledge of UK, Irish payroll preferred
Knowledge on other major European markets’ payroll preferred
Good Knowledge on German language preferred

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

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

People Experience

#LI-PFE

Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.

Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:

“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.

“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.

“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.

Our Values

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.

The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.

Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.

Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.

Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.

Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.

Finance

At Pfizer, our dynamic financial experts are more than number-crunchers; they shape our path to greatness. From strategic direction to fiscal well-being, Finance ensures our enterprise thrives with unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail.

From seamless payroll management to mastery of tax compliance, we fortify the foundations upon which Pfizer's vision is built. Together, we empower transformative choices, driving Pfizer's legacy to uncharted heights by harmonizing data-driven insights and creative intuition.

Welcome to the vital core of Pfizer's future, where Finance unlocks limitless potential

Global Business Services

Global Business Services is a transformation powerhouse, turning fragmented, complex, and intricate operational services into a seamlessly centralized, simplified, and standardized system.

With our unrivaled expertise, strategic capabilities, and unwavering commitment to Pfizer's purpose, we pave the way for groundbreaking breakthroughs that make a real, tangible difference in patients' lives.

Join us on this exhilarating journey of impact and innovation as we revolutionize healthcare together.

Benefits at Pfizer

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.

Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:

Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.

For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)

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Senior Payroll Manager

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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives

Our Values

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