Compensation and Benefits Associate

Mary Grace Cafe; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Grace Cafe is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Associate to manage semi-monthly payroll, attendance tracking, and compliance with government regulations in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role involves processing payroll documents, answering employee inquiries, auditing DTRs, and generating payroll reports for HR decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or any related course.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in payroll, compensation and benefits, or a similar HR role.
• Experience in the retail or food and beverage industry is an advantage.
• Experience handling payroll in organizations with 3,000+ employees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day payroll administration and attendance/timekeeping monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with DOLE regulations, tax laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and compensation matters.
• Prepare monthly reports and payroll-related documentation for audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll systems

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM/BA or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

The Compensation and Benefits Associate assists in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources – Compensation and Benefits team by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The role is responsible for payroll administration, attendance and timekeeping monitoring, statutory compliance, and providing payroll-related support to employees.

Payroll Administration & Government Compliance

• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Collect, review, and summarize attendance and payroll-related documents, including Daily Time Records (DTR), leave forms, official business permits, overtime, and undertime requests.
• Ensure compliance with DOLE regulations, tax laws, and other statutory requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, attendance, and compensation-related concerns.
• Monitor leave credits and process leave deductions for payroll.
• Monitor and process overtime claims based on payroll cut-offs.
• Review and resolve payroll-related concerns and discrepancies.
• Compute terminal pay for resigned and separated employees.
• Conduct random audits of Web DTRs.
• Monitor and compute OJT attendance and allowances.
• Prepare monthly Tardiness and Perfect Attendance reports.
• Create Purchase Requests for OJT allowances, agency billings, and newly hired employees' per diem and transportation reimbursements.
• Review and validate manpower agency billings.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare payroll reports and provide data to support HR decision-making.
• Generate payroll-related documentation required for audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.

Policy Implementation

• Assist in implementing compensation and benefits policies.
• Serve as a resource person for employee concerns related to payroll and benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or any related course.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in payroll, compensation and benefits, or a similar HR role.
• Experience in the retail or food and beverage industry is an advantage.
• Experience handling payroll in organizations with 3,000+ employees is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledgeable in Philippine labor laws, payroll processing, and government statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Setup

• On-site at Paranaque

• 5-day work week (Compressed Work Schedule)