GDS Consulting | Payroll Implementation Senior Associate

EY; Taguig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from engaging colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Flexibility to manage your role

Job summary

EY in Metro Manila is seeking a Senior Associate for their People Consulting team. This role focuses on leading payroll transformation projects for global clients, providing domain expertise in multiple Payroll service areas. Candidates should have 5-9 years of experience in Payroll consulting and a Master’s degree in Finance or HR. EY offers a supportive culture with opportunities for personal development and professional growth, amidst a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in Payroll consulting and operations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in global payroll advisory.
• Experience delivering payroll implementation and transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Leverage payroll expertise to deliver transformation projects for global clients.
• Manage ambiguities in client projects effectively.
• Support AI initiatives in Payroll.

Skills

Payroll transformation expertise

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Proactivity

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/HR or full-time MBA

Tools

SAP

ADP

PeopleSoft

Excel

Visio

Job description

Overview

EY offers a global scale with an inclusive culture and technology to support your career. EY- GDS Philippines – People Consulting, Payroll – Senior Associate leads global payroll transformation for clients, focusing on aligning HR with organizational plans and prioritizing employee experience. This role provides cross-functional, multi-industry, global experience.

The opportunity

Senior Consultants with expertise in Payroll are sought to join the People Consulting team. This is a chance to contribute to a leading global professional services organisation and to grow the People Consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Leverage experience in payroll to deliver Payroll transformation projects for global clients, in collaboration with other GDS teams and EY member firms.
• Work on global client projects as part of a distributed team. Ensure quality, timeliness and accuracy of outputs.
• Provide domain expertise across multiple Payroll service areas such as Payroll Inputs, Gross to Net processing, Payroll remittances, Garnishments, and Workforce management.
• Be recognised as a subject matter expert in one or more Payroll areas.
• Support development of thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques and methodologies to enhance payroll advisory and broader capability offering.
• Support AI/Gen AI/Agentic AI proof of concept initiatives within Payroll.
• Drive effective client communication and build relationships with client and project team counterparts across global locations; obtain excellent client feedback.

Skills and attributes for success

• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• High energy, agility and adaptability
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally for client projects as per EY and country travel guidelines

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5–9 years of experience in Payroll consulting and operations
• Minimum 2 years of experience in global payroll advisory
• Master’s degree in Finance/HR or full-time MBA
• Experience delivering payroll implementation and transformation programs as part of a global distributed team
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Strong understanding of one or more payroll technology systems – ADP, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processes
• Analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with process mapping and documentation using Visio and similar tools
• Experience creating SOPs, process documentation and work instructions
• Involvement in end-to-end payroll implementation and transformation programs
• Exposure to workforce transformation programs enabled by technology
• Experience in policy review, payroll assessments, vendor selections, and designing payroll processes and strategies globally
• Hands-on experience in payroll automation projects and RPA
• Experience with global payroll platforms (e.g., ADP Global View, ADP Workforce Now, SAP, Workday, Oracle/PeopleSoft)
• FPC/CPP/PMP or similar payroll-related certifications are advantageous
• Experience working with global payroll vendors such as ADP, SAP, Workday

What We Look For

• Independent, self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented professionals who deliver high customer satisfaction and contribute to strategic team growth
• Technical experts with commercial acumen and enthusiasm to learn in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to engage in continual professional development and work with clients across geographies

What Working At EY Offers

EY focuses on meaningful projects with education and coaching to support personal development. You will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan and grow into a responsible role with challenging assignments within an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes knowledge exchange. Benefits include:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Flexibility to manage your role in a way that suits you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY helps build a better working world. The EY experience lasts a lifetime and reflects a commitment to hiring and developing passionate people. If you meet the criteria, please apply. EY | Building a better working world.