Payroll Associate, French speaker

ROLE SUMMARY

The Payroll Associate is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of all payroll activities and operations for assigned payroll cycles/populations. This includes processing, validation, balancing, audit compliance, exceptions, repayments, off-cycle, post-payroll and annual processes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage activities associated with regular execution of assigned payrolls, including collection and validation of inputs and error resolution. Communicate payroll kick off and approval processing milestones. Validate and balance payroll, process changes to correct errors or provide updates.
• Provide required funding forecasts, bank files and GL files to Treasury and Finance.
• Distribute required reports to stakeholders during and post-payroll.
• Work with Manager to process more complex payroll changes, including sales bonuses, STD, return to work, LOA, military leave, severance and employee death.
• Process off-cycle payroll requests.
• Responsible for overall collection of payroll claims / overpayments / repayments working with HR, Legal and Payroll teams.
• Responsible for developing and publishing annual payroll calendar, including cut-off dates and other key dates to all stakeholders.
• Ensure all necessary audit processes are implemented and followed in order to assure Sarbanes-Oxley, external and internal audit compliance. Record pertinent RCM and validation activities in corporate systems.
• Work with vendor, Digital, Finance and other teams as needed to ensure technology, integrations, GL interfaces and other system components are functional.
• Respond to Tier 3 colleague inquiries as referred by the HR Service Center.
• Serve as back-up for other team members as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field required
• Up to 2 years' experience in payroll, accounting or human resources
• Knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Fluency in French and English language is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Workday, ADP, or other common HCM, payroll and time/attendance systems preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional, or similar professional designation preferred

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

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!

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