Payroll Associate (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

pfizer· 674 Pfizer Zona Franca, S.A. (CRI)
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📍 Costa Rica - EscazuFull time

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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.

 

 

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