C&B Supervisor

Job Summary

The Compensation & Benefits Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the companys payroll compensation programs statutory benefits and company-initiated rewards for all employees in the Philippines. This role ensures full compliance with Philippine labor laws (DOLE) statutory contributions (SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG) and internal policies. The ideal candidate will also support the design and improvement of competitive compensation structures and benefits packages to attract and retain talent.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accurate computation of salaries overtime night differential holiday pay 13th month pay and final pay.

• Ensure timely and correct remittance of all government-mandated contributions and loans: SSS PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG.

• Stay updated on Philippine labor laws tax regulations (BIR) and statutory benefits changes; implement necessary adjustments in payroll and policies.

• Prepare and submit required government reports (e.g. Quarterly BIR 1601C Annual Alphalist) and ensure proper tax withholding and annualization.

Compensation Management

• Participate in annual salary surveys (e.g. Mercer Willis Towers Watson) to benchmark the companys compensation levels against the market.

• Assist in the design and review of the companys salary structure pay scales and allowance policies to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.

• Support the annual merit increase and bonus payout processes including budget simulation data preparation and communication.

• Conduct job evaluations and maintain up-to-date job descriptions to support a fair and transparent grading system.

Benefits Administration

• Administer company benefits programs: HMO group life insurance retirement leave entitlements allowances and other perks.

• Manage relationships with HMO providers brokers and other benefits vendors to ensure cost-effective and quality service.

• Conduct orientation and refresher sessions to ensure employees fully understand their benefits package.

• Handle employee queries on benefits claims and statutory entitlements in a timely manner.

• Propose enhancements to the benefits package based on employee needs analysis and market trends.

Data Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS especially compensation-related data (salary history job codes cost centers).

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on headcount cost labor cost analysis overtime trends and benefits utilization.

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline C&B processes; lead HRIS payroll module upgrades or system implementation projects as needed.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all C&B processes to ensure business continuity.

Employee Relations & Communication

• Act as the point of contact for all employee compensation and benefits inquiries maintaining a high standard of confidentiality.

• Partner with the HR Business Partner team to resolve pay-related issues and provide guidance on promotion transfer and separation calculations.

• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll and benefits documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or CEHR certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role in the Philippines.

• Strong hands-on experience with Philippine payroll mandatory benefits and BIR tax filing requirements is a must.

• Experience in salary structure design job grading and participation in salary surveys (Mercer WTW etc.).

• Exposure to HRIS payroll modules (SAP Oracle ADP or local Philippine payroll systems like Salarium PayrollHero etc.).