Manager Payroll EMEA

Manager Payroll EMEA Reporting to: Sr. Manager Payroll EMEA/CS Service Delivery Lead EMEA ROLE SUMMARY The Payroll Manager leads payroll operations for assigned processes at the EMEA Global Business Services Strategic Location in Thessaloniki, Greece. The role is responsible for managing and coordinating the end-to-end payroll process to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery adhering to all statutory, regulatory, and company requirements.  Leading a team of payroll professionals, the Payroll Manager oversees daily operations, monitors performance against key metrics and ensures effective issue resolution and stakeholder communication. The role works closely with HR Services Teams, PX, Finance, Compliance and external vendors to ensure SLAs and quality metrics are met. This role provides input to senior management that may have an impact on business direction within the team.  The Payroll Manager supports the implementation of payroll policies, process improvement initiatives and aligns with the company's financial goals for the team. The role plays a critical role in ensuring team alignment on payroll priorities and identifying developmental opportunities for team members.  This role will promote Pfizer’s Purpose, Values, and the GBS culture by engaging and leading a team of qualified and diverse CS colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES Execute activities associated with the assigned payroll processes which include but are not limited to:  Ensure a robust operation for the processes and cluster of markets under management, by ensuring country/system/process work instructions for their scope are up-to-date, payroll controls are executed on time, as designed and are documented, back-ups are trained, active and operational, teams are properly staffed, and workload is appropriately distributed among team members    Instill a right-the-first time mindset to the team   Sign off payroll for the countries under management   Ensure all payroll regulatory requirements are met timely and accurately for the countries under management   Monitor changes in the regulatory environment, impacting managed countries and ensure that operations remain compliant with those regulations.    Second level of escalation; solve time sensitive and critical/complex issues efficiently and independently with internal and external stakeholders, and third-party vendors.     Build trust relationships with key stakeholders (PX, Finance, Incentives Team, Payroll Vendors etc.)   Monitor Vendor Management performance and drive corrective actions as needed   Perform end-to-end people management activities; manage performance for direct and indirect staff and support achieving payroll objectives through goal setting, ongoing assessment & monitoring and coaching   Monitor and evaluate team performance through established Metrics and KPIs; align operations and resources accordingly   Identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives   Drive transformational payroll projects and initiatives and ensure timely completion of project milestones  Represent Payroll at Senior Level during payroll audits and compliance checks and ensures any issues are brought to management attention and drives resolution   Ensure the payroll budget is met as per financial planning (Vendors, Headcount, non-Headcount)  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or other related field required 5+ years work experience in payroll, accounting or human resources Extensive experience with payroll systems and software Demonstrated experience in leading a team Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality  Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills