APAC Payroll Specialist

Panoptik Global; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Panoptik Global is seeking an APAC Payroll Specialist to join the HR Shared Services team in Makati. The role covers end-to-end payroll, timekeeping, and benefits across APAC with emphasis on data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will act as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and resolve pay/benefits queries. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years of payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, HR, or related field.
• 2–5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Experience with APAC offshore payroll in shared services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll, timekeeping, and benefits across APAC.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Provide first-level support to employee payroll queries.
• Coordinate with HRSS and cross-functional teams on payroll and benefits.

Skills

Payroll processing

APAC payroll

SAP SuccessFactors

MS Excel

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

On-site - Makati 3-5 Yrs Exp Bachelor Contract

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly meticulous and proactive APAC Payroll Specialist to join our HR Shared Services team. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll, timekeeping, and benefits administration across multiple countries in the APAC region. You will be responsible for ensuring data integrity, compliance with local government regulations, and providing excellent first-level support to employee queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & Compliance: Manage payroll, timekeeping, and benefits tasks while strictly adhering to local government policies and statutory regulations.
• End-to-End Processing: Ensure the absolute accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of payroll activities according to the processing calendar.
• Data & System Management: Perform accurate payroll coding, complete thorough payroll reconciliations, and maintain high standards of data integrity.
• Employee Support: Act as the primary point of contact between HR Shared Services (HRSS) and employees to resolve payroll, tax, and benefits-related queries.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline delivery and participate in employee roadshows or discussions to address pay and benefits questions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process optimization initiatives and complete recommended training programs to continuously upskill.

Job Requirements

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Human Resources, or any related field.

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Required Experience: 2 to 5 years of solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Regional Exposure: Proven experience in APAC offshore payroll processing within a Shared Services environment.
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors and MS Office (especially MS Excel).

Core & Behavioral Competencies (Non-Negotiable)

• Deep understanding of the complete payroll cycle, including payroll reconciliation, timekeeping, and benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail with a high appreciation for data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Direct experience handling payroll processing for Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, particularly for automation, macros, and complex reporting.
• An operational excellence mindset with a collaborative, team-based work style.
• Strong customer-service orientation when handling employee concerns.
• Ability to adapt quickly and independently develop new domain knowledge.

Work Conditions & Benefits

• Work Setup: Hybrid arrangement (at least 2 to 3 times a week onsite, or as required by the Immediate Supervisor).
• Schedule: Standard shift, but must be willing to work overtime depending on business and payroll peak cycle needs.

Our Core Values

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Communication Skills Payroll Processing APAC Payroll SAP SuccessFactors Benefits Admin Timekeeping Payroll Reconciliation Data Accuracy Advanced Excel Shared Services