Payroll Associate
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
- At least 1-2 years of payroll, accounting, or human resources experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience in payroll calculation and processing are required.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English with colleagues at all organizational levels is required.
- Good knowledge of German is required.
- Execute assigned payroll processes, including collecting and validating inputs and identifying errors.
- Execute payroll controls and validate and reconcile payroll files.
- Process changes to correct errors or escalate them to the line manager.
- Reconcile and remit payments to statutory authorities.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including funding forecasts, bank files, and general ledger files, for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current with and ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and collective agreements.
- Assist with internal and external audits as required.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborate with People Experience and Finance to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- Serve as a backup for other team members as required.
- Experience with multi-country, multi-state, or international payroll processing.
- Experience with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, or SAP.
- Certified Payroll Professional designation or a similar professional designation.
- Ability to speak additional languages.
About the company
Pfizer discovers, makes, and sells prescription medicines and vaccines for patients, doctors, and governments worldwide, with large businesses in vaccines, cancer, heart disease, and rare diseases. In 2020, its COVID-19 shot, developed with German partner BioNTech, became the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the United States. Its scientists find drug candidates and run clinical trials to prove they are safe and effective, and Pfizer then manufactures approved products in its own plants, earning most of its money from patented drugs before cheaper generic copies arrive. Pfizer was founded in 1849 as a chemicals business in Brooklyn and is based in New York City.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1849
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Newer drugs carry the business: launched and acquired products grew 18% operationally in Pfizer's August 2026 quarterly report.
- The outlook improved: in August 2026, Pfizer raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $60.5 billion to $62.5 billion.
- Vaccine scientists get room to grow: Pfizer's $470 million Pearl River, New York research expansion is designed for 370 workers.
What critics are saying
- Expect more site cuts: in November 2025, Pfizer moved to shrink Swiss staff from about 300 to roughly 70.
- Generics will erase sales: Pfizer expects patent losses to cut $17 billion to $18 billion of yearly revenue through 2028.
- Pfizer is chasing obesity leaders: Metsera's monthly shot showed 12.3% weight loss at 28 weeks in February 2026 data.
What makes Pfizer unique
- Pfizer bought its way into cancer: its Seagen buyout added antibody-drug conjugates, which carry chemotherapy straight to tumors.
- Pfizer is betting on monthly obesity shots: Metsera's berobenatide is dosed once a month, unlike weekly Wegovy and Zepbound.
- Pfizer leans on one partnered heart drug: blood thinner Eliquis, sold with Bristol Myers Squibb, brings about 14% of revenue.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- Relocation Assistance