Senior Payroll Specialist

The role

This person will process semi-monthly payroll for over 130 employees and manage statutory contributions. They will maintain employee data, audit payroll transactions, and ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws.

What you will do

• Process semi-monthly payroll for 130+ employees.
• Handle 13th-month pay, final pay, and year-end tax certificates.
• Audit payroll calculations for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage government contributions and remittances.
• Administer statutory contributions and compliance filings for SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, and BIR.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, registers, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Develop and maintain payroll SOPs, onboarding documentation, and process records.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Serve as primary backup to the Payroll Manager.

Required qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Knowledge of local payroll laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of BIR eFPS and eBIRForms.
• Knowledge of SSS My.SSS employer portal.
• Knowledge of PhilHealth ePRP.
• Knowledge of Pag-IBIG employer/Virtual Pag-IBG portal.
• Experience with payroll software, such as ADP or Workday.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting payroll operations within a multinational organization
• Knowledge of payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Monthly company All Hands meetings
• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through AMAs
• Access to continued learning & development opportunities
• Continuous feedback culture
• Employee Resource Groups
• Company sponsored volunteer hours
• Paid Philippine Regular holidays + 1 additional Payscale holiday (Global Mental Health Day)
• 15 paid days of additional leave, credited up front upon regularization and refreshed annually
• Unused leave are monetized
• HMO Coverage +1 dependent

About the company

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