Payroll Specialist

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and trusted Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing. The Payroll Specialist will ensure correct computation of wages statutory contributions deductions and benefits; coordinate with HR and Finance to validate payroll inputs; and maintain compliant audit-ready payroll records. The role requires strong accuracy confidentiality and the ability to manage payroll cycles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Process end-to-end payroll for assigned employee groups ensuring correct pay calculations adjustments overtime allowances and deductions.

• Statutory Contributions Compliance: Ensure accurate computation and reporting of mandatory contributions (e.g. SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG) based on current regulations. Support preparation and submission of required reports.

• Leave and Timekeeping Inputs: Validate leave balances timekeeping records and other payroll-impacting data. Coordinate with HR to ensure timely and accurate payroll inputs.

• Benefits and Deductions Coordination: Coordinate with relevant teams to manage benefits enrollment and payroll deductions ensuring correct updates for new hires status changes and terminations.

• Employee Payroll Queries: Respond to routine employee questions related to payroll deductions and statutory contributions escalating complex concerns as needed.

• Data Integrity & Records Management: Maintain accurate confidential payroll documentation and payroll audit trails. Ensure payroll files and supporting documents are complete and up to date.

• Reporting & Reconciliations: Prepare payroll and statutory reports and perform reconciliations between payroll outputs and internal records to ensure consistency.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows reduce errors and enhance turnaround time and processing accuracy.

• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with HR Finance and other stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of payroll inputs and alignment on payroll calendars and cut-off dates.

Qualifications and Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Accountancy Business Administration Finance Human Resources or related field.

• 24 years of payroll or HR operations experience with strong emphasis on payroll processing and statutory contributions.

• Solid working knowledge of Philippine payroll processes statutory requirements and compliance (e.g. SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG BIR DOLE where applicable).

• Hands-on experience using payroll tools/HRIS and strong proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel) for calculations reporting and reconciliation.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across payroll runs.

• Excellent communication and professionalism; able to coordinate effectively with employees and internal teams.

• High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience preparing statutory-related reports and supporting payroll audits is preferred.

• Payroll certifications or relevant training (e.g. CHRP or other payroll-related credentials) are an advantage.

• Fluency in English and Tagalog is preferred.

Location: Onsite or hybrid arrangements will be considered; local candidates or those with legal work status in the Philippines preferred.

• Collaborative and diverse team with opportunities for international exposure and career growth.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

• Meaningful work that supports business growth through people-focused solutions.

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