HR Operations & Payroll Associate

NightOwl Consulting; Philippines; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market salary

HMO with free dependent

Paid leave incentives

Performance based Incentives

Quarterly Company Events

In‑depth training for career growth

Job summary

A consulting firm in the Philippines is seeking a HR Operations & Payroll Associate to enhance payroll operations and manage employee relations. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge and experience in process improvement, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. The position requires a graduate in a related field and offers an above market salary along with various benefits, including paid leave incentives and HMO with dependent coverage. The role follows a graveyard shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, or employee relations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience in process improvement or workflow optimization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and enhancement of existing payroll processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify gaps, recommend system or workflow improvements, and implement necessary modifications.
• Oversee payroll preparation, validation, and coordination to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Analyze payroll data and generate reports to support management decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Management, Accounting

Tools

SproutHR

Job description

HR Operations & Payroll Associate

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: NightOwl Internal

Compensation: ₱40,000 - ₱60,000 / month

Description

We are looking for a versatile and proactive HR Operations & Payroll Associate who will take an active role in strengthening and improving our payroll operations while also managing employee relations and administrative due process.

This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and confident handling both payroll systems and employee-facing processes. The position follows a graveyard shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review and enhancement of existing payroll processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Identify gaps, recommend system or workflow improvements, and implement necessary modifications
• Oversee payroll preparation, validation, and coordination to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements
• Analyze payroll data and generate reports to support management decision‑making
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related concerns and escalations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Draft, issue, and track employee notices related to disciplinary and administrative matters
• Coordinate and facilitate administrative hearings
• Monitor case timelines and ensure proper documentation
• Consolidate facts and prepare case summaries for review and resolution
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor regulation
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Management, Accounting, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in payroll administration, HR operations, or employee relations
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
• Experience in process improvement or workflow optimization is highly preferred
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information
• Knowledge of SproutHR a bonus
• Willing to work on a graveyard shift schedule

Benefits

• Above market salary
• HMO with free dependent
• Paid leave incentives
• Performance based Incentives
• Quarterly Company Events
• In‑depth training for career growth