Analyst - Global HR Shared Services Payroll

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) in Manila seeks an experienced payroll professional to oversee US/UK payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with vendors, perform reconciliations, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 1–5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of local and international payroll rules, and the ability to coordinate with legal and finance teams on filings and audits. This is a full-time opportunity based in Manila.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of payroll experience
• Experience with US/UK payroll is a plus
• Knowledge of local and international payroll regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for US/UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with payroll vendors to monitor updates and resolve issues
• Review reconciliations, reports and ensure data integrity
• Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws and labor legislation
• Coordinate with legal and finance for tax filings and statutory reporting
• Manage audits and internal controls related to payroll
• Handle salary changes for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees
• Perform mass salary, job and promotions as needed
• Issue Tax statements and reconcile data pre/post payroll runs
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation
• Work with HR/Finance to integrate payroll with related systems
• Collaborate with tax advisors and mobility teams on cross-functional initiatives

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data reconciliation

Education

Bachelor

Master

Project Management

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher in Manila, a dynamic hub where expertise, collaboration, and purpose come together to support our global operations. Our teams support colleagues and clients around the world across insurance, risk management, technology, finance, and shared operations. We do this by staying true to who we are: curious, grounded in integrity, and guided every day by The Gallagher Way.

More than an operations center, here you will find a community that helps you grow with leaders who back your development, opportunities to learn, and work that genuinely makes a difference. If you enjoy solving problems, working with others, and contributing to something bigger, Gallagher Manila offers a career where your strengths can thrive and your impact is felt far beyond our walls.

How you'll make an impact

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for employees across the US or UK countries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local regulations.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and service providers to monitor and manage payroll services, including system updates, issue resolution, and process improvements.
• Review and approve payroll reconciliations, reports, and related activities to ensure data integrity and proper financial controls
• Stay up-to-date with local and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor legislation to ensure payroll processes adhere to relevant statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll tax filings, statutory reporting, and compliance with all employment-related regulations
• Manage audits and internal controls related to payroll, collaborating with internal and external auditors as necessary.
• Manage Salary changes for Exempt and Non-Exempt
• Perform mass salary, job and promotions
• Issuing Tax statements
• Data reconciliations pre and post payroll runs
• Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency gains, and automation within the payroll function, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as HR and Finance, to integrate payroll processes with related systems and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as tax advisors, benefits providers, and global mobility teams, to support cross-functional initiatives.

About you

Qualifications:

• Any Graduate or Post Graduate
• Bachelor Master

Licenses/Certificates:

• Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma - Added Advantage

Work Experience:

• 1 - 5 Years of Relevant Work Experience