PAYROLL SPECIALIST
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Position Summary
Manage & process monthly payroll for several countries varying in payroll complexity in a Local / Shared Service Blended Team Model across APAC. Partner with all key stakeholders to ensure the responsibilities and objectives of the payroll function are successfully met including: Finance in accordance with US GAAP HR Field External payroll service provider and banking partners.
Location: Taguig Manila
The Role
- Responsible for payroll processing of several countries varying in payroll complexity (basic to more complex in nature) in a Local / Shared Service blended Team Model.
- Coordinate all incoming payroll data for assigned locations in conjunction with the ADP Service Model.
- Maintain complete accurate and timely company and employee records based on real time requests in accordance with record keeping requirements and data privacy laws.
- Assist balancing of respective payrolls based on the yearend calendar and remit all Third-Party Remittances by defined due dates complete all Year End balancing filing & respective reporting.
- Manage employee records within Time and Labor Management System for accurate payment processing.
- Manage Employee benefit registrations and records.
- Manage Company Accruals for Vacation Quotas/Bonus Payouts.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll hours worked overtime vacation accrual tax deductions benefit deductions etc.)
- Remain current on new legislation and regulatory rulings impacting payroll.
- Respond to & resolve all incoming telephone calls and/or email inquiries from employees; delivering the highest level of customer service within expected timelines. Provide resolutions to employee requests & issues demonstrating Stellar Service.
- Plan organize & participate in Team conference calls; execute on location requests; create and maintain action plan &/or issue log until resolution is attained in conjunction with the Payroll Specialist and/or the Payroll Manager.
- Attend all required departmental training sessions; demonstrate proficiency in learning.
- Collaborate with HR Project Teams and actively participate in transition of payroll services to ADP Service Model.
- Ensure Internal Audit requests related to Payroll are met.
- Handle Employee Verifications (employment mortgage & wage).
- Direct contact with employees/managers Site HR Benefits and Local Administrators.
- Direct contact with 3rd party organizations.
The Candidate
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting or equal experience.
- At least 3 to 5 years practical experience in full cycle end to end payroll processing and ADP Payroll Systems required inclusive of year-end balancing remittances & summaries for a medium-to-large company.
- Workday experience is required.
- Proficient at Excel and other MS Office programs.
- Experience in any APAC countries payrolls is desired but not essential.
- Proficient in English language.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with good analytical and problem-solving skills around payroll processes and procedures.
- Confidentiality and tact in dealing with sensitive employee information to maintain data privacy compliance.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills customer management skills analytical change management and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and lead from the front.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority