Payroll Manager EMEA

About the role

Pfizer is looking for a Payroll Manager for its EMEA Global Business Services Strategic Location in Thessaloniki, Greece. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Payroll EMEA, the role leads payroll operations across assigned processes and markets, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery. It manages a team of payroll professionals, works closely with HR Services, PX, Finance, Compliance and external vendors, and reports to senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Keep work instructions, payroll controls, backups and staffing up to date for the countries and processes under management
• Sign off payroll and ensure regulatory requirements are met on time and accurately
• Monitor regulatory changes and represent Payroll at senior level during audits and compliance checks
• Solve complex, time-sensitive issues independently and manage vendor performance
• Manage performance of direct and indirect staff, set goals, coach and monitor results against KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement, transformational payroll projects and the payroll budget

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in payroll, accounting or human resources
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and conducting audits
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Preferred: CPP certification, Master's degree, experience in a large corporate environment, knowledge of multinational payroll regulations, additional languages

Required skills

• Extensive experience with payroll systems and software
• Familiarity with HRIS and ERP systems
• Preferred: Workday, ADP, Core HR, SAP, payroll and time/attendance systems

The position is hybrid. Applications are made by sending a CV and a motivational letter in English.