Payroll Associate (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Pfizer · Escazu, Costa Rica
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Role summary
Pfizer seeks a Payroll Associate for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Costa Rica to manage payroll processing, validate inputs, and support Spain and Latin American operations. The role involves processing payrolls, resolving errors, distributing reports, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
What they're looking for
- Technical high school diploma or ongoing university studies in Finance or Human Resources
- Six months to two years of accounting, finance, or payroll experience
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Accounting and finance knowledge
- Attention to detail and effective time management
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities
What you'll be doing
- Manage payroll execution including collection, validation of inputs, and error resolution
- Process pre-payroll and on-cycle payroll requests and validate balances
- Distribute payroll reports to stakeholders and manage payroll claims with HR and Legal
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and audit requirements
- Respond to colleague inquiries and serve as backup for team members as needed
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