Senior Payroll Manager

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

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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