Human Resources - US Payroll Processing Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Manila PayOps team is seeking a Payroll Cash Management Analyst to support accurate review and validation of US payroll transactions and payroll reports.

You will collaborate with colleagues in the US and India to ensure timely and precise payroll processing. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll transactions, performing SOX-aligned controls, reconciling cash to bank statements, and delivering payroll cash management reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance, accounting, economics, business or related field.
• 1+ year in payroll operations, cash/treasury or finance ops with reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience or aptitude in reconciliations of payroll-related cash to bank statements and resolving variances.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy; able to analyze root causes and drive resolution.
• Experience or aptitude for control execution with audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate payroll transactions and payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform SOX-aligned payroll control activities, reconciling payroll reports to GL postings and resolving variances.
• Reconcile payroll-related cash transactions to bank statements and support timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintain documentation and evidence to support audit readiness and payroll control compliance.
• Prepare and deliver payroll cash management reporting, metrics, and reconciliations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with US and India teams to resolve payroll, GL, and cash breaks and share best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to automation initiatives (e.g., Alteryx, Pega).
• Uphold data confidentiality and integrity when handling payroll, banking, and employee data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Data accuracy

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Oracle HCM Payroll

Excel

Alteryx

Pega

Job description

Join our Manila PayOps team and launch your career in global payroll operations. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting US payroll, collaborating with colleagues in the US and India, and working with leading payroll and automation tools.

Job Summary

As a Payroll Cash Management Analyst in the Manila PayOps team, you will support the accurate and timely review and validation of US payroll transactions and payroll reports.

Job responsibilities

• Review and validate payroll transactions and payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform SOX‑aligned payroll control activities, including reconciling payroll reports to GL postings and investigating variances.
• Reconcile payroll‑related cash transactions to bank statements and support timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintain documentation and evidence to support audit readiness and payroll control compliance.
• Prepare and deliver payroll cash management reporting, metrics, and reconciliations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with US and India teams to resolve payroll, GL, and cash breaks and share best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to automation initiatives (e.g., Alteryx, Pega) to enhance controls and efficiency.
• Uphold data confidentiality and integrity when handling payroll, banking, and employee‑related data.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrate 1+ year of experience in payroll operations, cash/treasury operations, finance operations, or HR shared services, with hands‑on exposure to reconciliations and reporting.
• Demonstrate experience (or strong aptitude) in performing reconciliations, including reconciling payroll‑related cash transactions to bank statements and researching/resolving reconciling items.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to identify breaks, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution.
• Demonstrate experience (or strong aptitude) for control execution and maintaining evidence/documentation to support audits and compliance requirements.
• Show familiarity with payroll and/or financial systems (e.g., Oracle HCM Payroll or similar), and strong Excel skills for reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across global teams and stakeholders (Payroll, HR, Finance, Treasury), including partnering with teams in the US and India.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high quality and control discipline.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance when handling payroll, banking, and employee‑related data.
• Display basic knowledge of automation/workflow tools (e.g., Alteryx, Pega) or willingness to learn and contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting US payroll operations, including understanding of key US payroll regulations and compliance considerations.
• Experience performing payroll‑to‑GL reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances.
• Experience working in a large corporate environment with standardized controls, governance, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Experience with payroll automation projects.
• Certification in payroll or HR systems.
• HR/HRIS coursework or exposure is a plus.