Payroll Associate (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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San Jose, Escazu, Escazu, CRI
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Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
The Role
Conduct payroll processing for Spain and Latin American markets, including input collection, validation, balancing, error resolution, reporting, and payroll claims management. Support audit compliance, stakeholder inquiries, vendor and system integrations, accounting interfaces, and customer service activities. Maintain confidentiality, provide accurate and timely payroll support, and serve as backup for team members.
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Payroll Associate is responsible for conducting payroll activities such, basic support in payroll tasks, validating information to be considered in the payroll, support requests with questions from colleagues and stakeholders.
For this position it is required to have the ability to manage attention to details, controls execution, support Spain and Latin American market, and work along with stakeholders to provide excellent and accurate customer service in timely manner.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage activities associated with regular execution of assigned payrolls, including collection and validation of inputs and error resolution.
  • Process pre-payroll and on-cycle payroll requests
  • Validate and balance the payrolls, process changes to correct errors and/or provide updates.
  • Distribute required reports to stakeholders during the payroll cycle
  • Responsible for overall collection of payroll claims / overpayments / repayments working with HR, Legal and other stakeholders
  • Ensure all necessary audit processes are implemented and followed in order to assure Sarbanes-Oxley, external and internal audit compliance.
  • Work with vendors, Digital, Finance and other teams as needed to ensure technology integrations, accounting interfaces and other system components are functional.
  • Respond to colleagues' inquiries as referred by the HR Service Center
  • Serve as back-up for other team members as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Technical high school degree or University degree/ongoing University studies in a Finance or Human Resources related field
  • 6 months up to 2 years of relevant functional accounting, finance or payroll experience
  • Intermediate knowledge with MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Good written and verbal English communication skill required
  • Accounting Finance knowledge
  • Desired experience in multinationals (Shared Services Centers)
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Capability to manage basic to medium payroll scenarios
  • Attention to Detail and effective time management
  • Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with Workday, Dayforce, ADP (Workforce Management), SAP or other common HCM, payroll and time / attendance systems preferred
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Data analysis and able to prepare calculations

OTHER JOB DETAILS:
  • Last Date to Apply for Job: October 07, 2026
  • Position is hybrid and will require to work 2 to 3 days per week site

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & 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, or disability.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
People Experience

Skills Required

  • Technical high school degree or university degree/ongoing university studies in Finance or Human Resources
  • 6 months to 2 years of relevant accounting, finance, or payroll experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills
  • Accounting and finance knowledge
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage basic to medium payroll scenarios
  • Attention to detail and effective time management
  • Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Experience in multinational organizations or shared services centers
  • Experience with Workday, Dayforce, ADP Workforce Management, SAP, or other HCM, payroll, and time and attendance systems
  • Data analysis and calculation preparation skills

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Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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HQ: New York, NY
121,990 Employees
Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.

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