Associate HR Services Emea (12 Months Fixed Term)

Pfizer Pfizer · Pharma · Thessaloniki Chortiatis, Greece

This role executes transactional HR activities related to the Colleague Life Cycle, excluding recruitment. It involves processing changes, administering leave, supporting benefits and compensation, HR reporting, and internal controls. The role also contributes to process improvement and service enhancement initiatives, supports colleagues with inquiries, liaises with other teams, and runs reports. A basic qualification is at least 1 year of experience in HR Shared Services or a similar environment, with strong attention to detail and customer focus. Preferred qualifications include Dutch or Polish language skills, knowledge of AI and automation tools like Power Automate, and experience with HR systems like Workday or Service Now.

What you'd actually do

  1. Processing Colleague and Job Data Changes
  2. Administering Leave of Absence requests
  3. Supporting Benefits and Compensation administration
  4. HR Reporting
  5. HR Internal and external controls

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Administration or Human Resources or related field
  • At least 1 year of experience, preferably in a HR Shared Services/HR Operations/centralized customer service environment
  • Organizes own work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and adapts well to shifting priorities
  • Strong customer focus mindset and cross-cultural agility
  • Experience working with a case management tool
  • Demonstrates clear ownership of assigned responsibilities and operates independently, while appropriately identifying situations that require escalation
  • Displays a result driven attitude and continuous improvement mindset
  • Able to communicate effectively in English (spoken & written) with colleagues at all levels of the organization

Nice to have

  • Dutch or Polish Speaker, highly preferred
  • Ability to speak multiple (additional) languages is a plus
  • Knowledge of AI and automation tools (such as Microsoft Power Automate)
  • Experience working with Workday or Service Now or comparable Human Capital Management system and MS Office (Excel & Word)
  • Familiarity with payroll and/or Time & Attendance software (e.g. ADP, Workday etc.)