Compensation and Benefits Officer

Careers at Zenith Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources company in Manila is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll processing and benefits management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and at least 2 years of experience in payroll. Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, which involves handling payroll inquiries and preparing necessary documentation for government benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working experience in the related field is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable and strong background in HR functions focused on compensation and benefits.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective administration of payroll processes.
• Handle payroll complaints and inquiries.
• Prepare and submit government benefits reports.

Skills

Knowledgeable in HR functions

Excellent written and verbal communication

Knowledgeable in Philippine Labor Laws

Resourceful and dynamic

Education

Bachelor’s/College Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Job description

• Ensures that all members are paid in accordance with company policies and agreement; administers and reports requirements associated with member benefits and deductions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the effective administration of payroll and other related processes.

• Processes and computes the payroll in compliance with established schedule and company policies.
• Records and monitors accurately the earnings, deductions and adjustments.
• Handles payroll complaints and inquiries. Investigates and resolves errors in payroll processing and acts accordingly to address the concern.
• Completes the member information necessary for the payroll (bank account, government numbers, salary info, etc.) and keeps member information up to date.
• Computes and processes accurately and timely the 13th month pay, last pay and applicable tax.
• Maintains, updates and safekeeps all important payroll/benefits documents.
• Maintains and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Have a working knowledge on company’s policies and procedures and government policies related to payroll, timekeeping and accounting.

Process accurately and timely last pay for separated members.

• Computes/consolidate clearances for final pay due to separated members.
• Prepares necessary documentation pertaining to final pay (e.g. Receipt & Quitclaim, Voucher, etc.).
• Coordinates with separated members the release of final pay.

Processes accurately and timely the government and company benefits.

Government Benefits:

• Prepares accurately government reports for mandatory benefits and uploads in the bank or government system to take effect the payment and or post the account. This includes all remittance and loan payments relative to payroll.
• Communicates (phone, email or visitation) with the bank and government institutions (SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth) to resolve all the concerns on payment and/or posting of contributions and/or loans.
• Prepares the necessary documents (Certification, attachments, etc.) requested by members related to their government benefits.

Company loans, benefits including HMO :

• Reviews application forms of members to ensure compliance to existing policies.
• Process annual enrollment of HMO including coordination with the HMO provider
• Facilitates Annual Physical Examination of members
• Coordinates/updates the members on the status of their inquiries or concerns, loans and benefits.

Prepares accurately and submits timely and maintains/safekeeps all payroll, accounting and government records and reports including but not limited to below.

• Payroll Register to External Accountant (Monthly)
• Payslip of members (every payroll)
• Payroll Summary Report and Employee and Employer share report to Accounts Payable (monthly)
• Deduction Reports (HMO, CFI, SIR, etc.)
• Other reports as requested by Manager and Management

Provides support to various HRD programs and initiatives.

>Other tasks that may be assigned by the superior and/or top management from time to time.

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• At least 2 years of working experience in the related field is an advantage
• Knowledgeable and strong background in HR functions (Focused: Compensation and benefits)
• Knowledgeable in Philippine Labor Laws & HR Best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, dynamic and can work with minimal supervision and under pressure
• With strong ethics & reliability