Finance Services Payroll Analyst

GHD Pty Ltd; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Finance Services Payroll Analyst in the Philippines to deliver accurate payroll, guide employees and managers, and strengthen payroll processes and reporting. You will support changes, maintain documentation, and provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 3+ years of payroll experience, and knowledge of payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• More than 3 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Payroll administration including checks and manual payments.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, tax requirements, and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify issues.
• Experience preparing clear payroll reports.
• Collaborative approach to guide employees and managers.
• Continuous-improvement mindset to manage complexity and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including data maintenance and pre-submission checks.
• Prepare complex manual payments and complete payroll-related reconciliations.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll queries with policy guidance.
• Support payroll and system changes, implementing enhancements effectively.
• Maintain payroll documentation and consistent document management.
• Prepare data, analytics and reports to support decisions.
• Identify and escalate non-compliance with policies and regulations.
• Build internal relationships and drive payroll process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Finance Services Payroll Analyst to deliver accurate and timely payroll services, provide guidance to employees and managers, and help strengthen payroll processes, compliance and reporting across GHD.

In this role you will:

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including maintaining payroll data and completing pre-submission checks.

• Prepare complex manual payments and complete payroll-related financial reconciliations when required.

• Respond to employee and manager payroll queries, providing clear advice on relevant policies and procedures.

• Support payroll, financial system and process changes, ensuring enhancements are implemented effectively.

• Maintain payroll documentation and contribute to consistent document management practices.

• Prepare data, analytics and reports to support operational and business decision-making.

• Identify and escalation non-compliance with internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Build strong internal relationships and contribute to continuous improvement across payroll operations.

To be successful you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

• More than 3 years of relevant payroll experience, ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment.

• Strong payroll administration capability, including payroll checking, manual payments and reconciliations for AU market.

• Working knowledge of payroll-related legislation, tax requirements, policies and compliance obligations.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify issues and recommend practical solutions.

• Experience preparing clear reports and maintaining accurate, well-controlled payroll information.

• A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide guidance to employees, managers and internal stakeholders.

• A continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to manage complexity, priorities and commitments.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Applicants must be a Filipino Citizen or have the right to work in the Philippines. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.