Sr. Associate Payroll

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place.

To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – 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.

At Pfizer, our financial and operational experts shape our path to greatness. Our Finance team ensures our enterprise thrives with unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail while our Global Business Services team turns fragmented, complex, and intricate operational services into seamlessly centralized, simplified, and standardized systems.

Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

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. The role also provides support and guidance to other team members and contributes to continuous process improvements and system upgrades.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources, OR related field required with 2 years relevant experience OR master’s degree with 0-year relevant experience, OR associate degree with 6 years relevant experience, OR 8 years relevant experience with high school diploma.

• 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

• Able to communicate effectively in English (spoken & written) with colleagues at all levels of the organization

• 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 multiple (additional) languages is a plus

Last day to apply :
Feb 20th 2026

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 $71,500.00 to $. 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…