Associate Manager– Payroll & Benefits

Prince Retail Group of Companies; Dumanjug; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Retail Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Associate Manager – People Care in Cebu to lead compensation and benefits programs, payroll compliance, and HRIS administration. You’ll guide the People Care team, implement salary structures, and ensure competitive, compliant programs aligned with company goals.

You will monitor metrics, develop process improvements, and coach staff to deliver excellent service while managing stakeholder expectations across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Shared Services, or related HR functions.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits administration, labor regulations, and payroll processes.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR analytics is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing compensation and benefits programs for employees.
• Support the development and implementation of salary structures and benefits policies.
• Review payroll data and ensure compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
• Monitor HR-related metrics and prepare reports on compensation, benefits, and workforce costs.
• Oversee HRIS administration related to compensation and benefits management.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence.
• Handle employee concerns related to compensation and benefits in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, HRM, Behavioral Sciences, Commerce, Accounting, or related fields

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Associate Manager – People Care to support the planning, administration, and continuous improvement of the company's compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems processes. This role will ensure that employee pay and benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals while providing leadership and guidance to the People Care team.

key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing compensation and benefits programs for employees.

• Support the development and implementation of salary structures and benefits policies.

• Review payroll data and ensure compliance with labor regulations and company policies.

• Monitor HR-related metrics and prepare reports on compensation, benefits, and workforce costs.

• Oversee HRIS administration related to compensation and benefits management.

• Ensure accurate implementation of salary adjustments, benefits updates, and government-mandated changes.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to achieve operational excellence.

• Handle employee concerns related to compensation and benefits in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resource Management, Behavioral Sciences, Commerce, Accounting, or related fields.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Shared Services, or related HR functions.

• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits administration, labor regulations, and payroll processes.

• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR analytics is an advantage.

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.