Payroll Analyst

City of Shakopee, MN; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Mandaluyong, Philippines, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Payroll Operations and Services team. A key SME for APAC payroll processing, you will ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery and build strong stakeholder relationships.

You will collaborate across teams, handle payroll interfaces, testing, and reporting, while delivering excellent service and supporting process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any 4-year program.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with working hours to support APAC countries.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of payroll processes and legislative requirements for APAC countries.
• Process payroll interfaces and reconcile data; maintain schedules.
• Collaborate with DHCM on interface enhancements and testing.
• Conduct regression testing for payroll system changes.
• Ensure secure transfer of payroll reports/files with providers and partners.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll vendors and business units.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll system

Job description

If you are a Payroll Analyst professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this gives you the chance to be a key member of the Payroll Operations and Services team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing and support across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. You will help ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards while delivering excellent customer service, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting continuous process improvement.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of payroll processes, legislative requirements, and payroll-related matters for supported countries across the APAC region.
• Process payroll interfaces, maintain payroll schedules, and perform payroll interface data reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Digital Human Capital Management (DHCM) team on interface specification enhancements, system changes, and regression testing requirements.
• Conduct regression testing to validate payroll system changes and enhancements.
• Ensure payroll-related reports and files are securely transferred to and from payroll providers, banking partners, and business units.
• Review feedback from business units on payroll reports and ensure necessary updates are completed on the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business units and payroll vendors regarding payroll processing, reports, issues, and inquiries.
• Deliver high-quality customer service through timely responses, accurate information, proactive support, and efficient processing of payroll-related requests and transactions.

Who You Are:

You collaborate effectively across teams, adapting your communication style to different audiences and. You are skilled at building and maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships. You are committed to continuous learning through new experiences, collaboration, feedback, and structured development opportunities. You demonstrate a can-do attitude in both challenging and favorable situations. You are curious and analytical, taking the time to understand issues, ask the right questions, and prioritize learning and problem-solving.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in any 4-year course.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy, privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• As the work requires supporting other APAC countries,must be flexible with working hours and schedule adjustments based on business and operational requirements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting APAC payroll operations is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and any Payroll system is a plus.

Our Culture and Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.