Pfizer

Payroll Sr. Associate - French

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San Jose, Escazu, Escazu, CRI

In-Office

Mid level

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

This role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring legal compliance, resolving discrepancies, and enhancing payroll systems while supporting employees with inquiries and participating in audits and projects.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
In this role, you will support the company's mission by ensuring employees are compensated accurately and timely, which in turn allows our teams to focus on delivering breakthrough therapies and treatments to patients around the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Process payroll for assigned business units, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues promptly.
Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll processes and systems.
Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
Participate in internal and external audits related to payroll.
Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing your own time and developing short-term work plans.
Apply skills and discipline knowledge to work contributions within the team.
Make decisions to resolve moderately complex problems, working within guidelines and policies, and handle ambiguous situations as part of the team.
Work under general supervision, follow established procedures and instructions, solve loosely defined problems, and occasionally review the work of colleagues in a mentorship role, using judgment to modify methods and techniques.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience, or MBA/MS with any years of experience, or Associate's degree with at least 6 years of experience, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) with at least 8 years of relevant experience
Proficient in using payroll software and systems
Experience supporting Canadian payroll, including knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations
Experience with payroll tax compliance and reporting
Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate professionally in French, English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Experience with international payroll processes
Certification as a Payroll Professional (CPP)
Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems
Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing
Understanding of garnishments, levies, and other deductions
Experience with payroll process improvement projects
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization
Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing priorities
Strong team collaboration skills
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
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

BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience
Proficient in using payroll software and systems
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws
Numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Experience with payroll tax compliance and reporting

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical with robust mental‑health networks, plus dental and vision options, and coverage for infertility/family‑building and transgender‑affirming care. Recent U.S. summaries name mental‑health partners and outline multiple plan choices.
Retirement Support — The retirement program provides a 401(k) with company match plus an additional employer Retirement Savings Contribution, along with financial‑planning support and company‑paid life and disability insurance. These elements are highlighted as part of the core U.S. package.
Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 26 weeks in the U.S. when combining paid non‑medical parental leave with medical recovery where applicable, with exact pay and weeks dependent on circumstances and plan elections. Family‑building support includes egg preservation, adoption, and surrogacy coverage.

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The Company

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.