Global Payroll Specialist – Philippines & Korea

Workato, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Workato, Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for the Philippines and Korea, while supporting APAC regions including Singapore, Australia, Japan, and India. You will ensure statutory compliance, accurate processing, and timely reporting.

You will collaborate with ADP and Workday integration teams, handle payroll inquiries within a 24-hour SLA, and contribute to the global payroll transformation. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of payroll processing experience in multi-country environment.
• Experience with statutory audits is a strong plus.
• Strong end-to-end payroll experience for Philippines and Korea is required.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations in Singapore, Australia, Japan, and/or India is a plus.
• Experience partnering with ADP, Celergo, or other global payroll systems.
• Experience with Workday is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll activities for Philippines and Korea, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll operations for additional APAC locations: Singapore, Australia, Japan, and India.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including government reporting and remittances.
• Resolve issues with government agencies related to payroll, taxes, and contributions.
• Provide summarized payroll reports to the General Accounting team.
• Act as main contact for payroll inquiries and coordinate with payroll provider as required.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, People Ops, IT, and vendors during transitions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-country experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Celergo

Job description

Workato, Inc. is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for the Philippines and Korea, while supporting APAC regions including Singapore, Australia, Japan, and India. You will ensure statutory compliance, accurate processing, and timely reporting.

You will collaborate with ADP and Workday integration teams, handle payroll inquiries within a 24-hour SLA, and contribute to the global payroll transformation. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.