Global APAC Payroll Specialist Hybrid

ICAP; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP in the Philippines seeks a Payroll Associate to deliver accurate, compliant payroll operations across APAC jurisdictions. You will partner with HR, Reward, Global Mobility, and Finance to ensure timely payroll and data integrity.

In this hybrid role, you will manage local payroll activities, coach junior staff, and drive process improvements while maintaining adherence to local laws and TP ICAP policies.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing across APAC jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll controls.
• Experience working with external payroll providers to deliver accurate and timely payroll outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll activities, including international assignments, relocations and cross-border payroll matters.
• Strong HR/payroll systems capability, with a focus on data accuracy and payroll input validation.
• Ability to advise employees, HR and management on payroll-related queries in a clear, professional and service-focused manner.
• Experience supporting payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting and issue escalation.
• Collaborative working style with HR, Reward, Global Mobility and Finance teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Ability to support junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Provide local experience and expertise, whilst supporting the Global Payroll Organisation (GPO) model.
• Manage a local Payroll team, ensuring the required support and cross training is provided.
• Accurate and timely processing of all payrolls.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff, management and HR.
• Ensure all international relocations are processed accurately through payroll.
• Work closely with internal teams (HR, Reward, Global Mobility, Finance).
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries, escalating when necessary.
• Contribute to ad-hoc reporting and projects when required.
• Liaise with external payroll providers ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payrolls.
• Share awards and the associated payroll processing.
• Actively support the setup of new payrolls in new locations.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation/process improvement.
• Support Audit requests.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of company and legislative requirements in TP ICAP locations whilst advising colleagues on the impact.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

External payroll providers

International payroll

HR/payroll systems

Data accuracy

Audits & reporting

Automation & process improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

TP ICAP in the Philippines seeks a Payroll Associate to deliver accurate, compliant payroll operations across APAC jurisdictions. You will partner with HR, Reward, Global Mobility, and Finance to ensure timely payroll and data integrity.

In this hybrid role, you will manage local payroll activities, coach junior staff, and drive process improvements while maintaining adherence to local laws and TP ICAP policies.