HR and Payroll Specialist

Gem Foods International Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Food Solutions, Inc. in San Pablo, Laguna is seeking an HR & Payroll Officer to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting day-to-day HR operations in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

This role requires strong numerical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain compliance with SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll computation, statutory contributions, and government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with numbers and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and update payroll records, attendance, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related data.
• Coordinate with Finance and department heads to ensure accurate payroll computation.
• Assist in HR administration, employee records management, and government-mandated reports.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee and payroll information.
• Support other HR initiatives and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Numerical accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Organization & time management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Teamwork & adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Brief Job Description

The HR & Payroll Officer is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll while supporting day-to-day HR operations. The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive working relationships in a collaborative, people-oriented manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and update payroll records, employee attendance, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related data.
• Coordinate with Finance and department heads to ensure accurate payroll computation.
• Assist in HR administration, employee records management, and government-mandated reports.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee and payroll information.
• Support other HR initiatives and administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll computation, statutory contributions, and government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with numbers, formulas, and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using HRIS or payroll software.
• Background in manufacturing or FMCG companies.

Skills & Competencies

• Payroll processing and payroll compliance
• Numerical accuracy and data analysis
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Organization and time management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and adaptability

Work Setup / Other Details

• Company: Global Food Solutions, Inc.
• Work Location: San Pablo, Laguna
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (Occasional Saturdays)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: On-site

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, hands-on manufacturing environment—someone who values teamwork, builds good relationships across departments, and takes pride in supporting people through accurate and dependable payroll processing.