Associate Payroll Analyst

Medtronic International Ltd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic International Ltd in Taguig, Philippines seeks an Associate Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing, resolve inquiries, and ensure data accuracy and compliance. You will contribute to process improvements and work with HR, Finance, and vendors to deliver timely payroll with high service standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in payroll, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with precision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in payroll processing or administration.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential employee information.
• Experience with payroll data management and inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing activities to ensure accurate, on-time payments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies per procedures.
• Review and maintain payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in audits, reconciliations, and payroll reporting.
• Document payroll procedures and maintain knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, vendors, and stakeholders on payroll matters.
• Support system/process improvements to enhance payroll operations.
• Utilize payroll systems and reporting tools to monitor transactions and inform decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

English communication

Confidential data handling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

The Associate Payroll Analyst supports payroll operations by assisting with payroll processing activities, resolving payroll-related inquiries, maintaining payroll data accuracy, and contributing to compliance and process improvement efforts. This role partners with internal stakeholders to support timely and accurate payroll delivery while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing activities to help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related inquiries, discrepancies, and transactional issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Review, validate, and maintain payroll data to support data accuracy and compliance requirements.
• Assist in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities to support operational and regulatory requirements.
• Document and maintain payroll procedures, process documentation, and knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to address payroll-related matters.
• Support system, process, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll operations and employee experience.
• Utilize payroll systems and reporting tools to monitor transactions, analyze data, and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or payroll operations, or an advanced degree with 1+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or payroll operations.
• Experience supporting payroll transactions, employee payroll inquiries, payroll reconciliations, and payroll data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EMEA payroll operations or working in a global payroll environment.
• Experience using Workday, ServiceNow, or other Human Capital Management and case management platforms.
• Experience with Power Query, Power BI, or other reporting and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and Human Resources operations.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational organization and participating in process improvement initiatives.