Payroll Analyst

Emerson; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll Operations and Services team in the APAC region. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while delivering exceptional service and strong stakeholder relationships.

This role requires partnering with the DHCM team for system changes and rigorous testing, maintaining payroll data integrity, and supporting continuous process improvement across supported countries.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, privacy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of payroll processes for APAC countries.
• Process payroll interfaces and data reconciliation.
• Collaborate with DHCM on interface specs, system changes, and regression testing.
• Conduct regression testing to validate payroll system changes.
• Ensure secure transfer of payroll reports/files with providers and partners.
• Review feedback from business units and update HRIS as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll vendors and business units.
• Deliver high-quality customer service with timely responses and proactive support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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:

• Bachelors 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.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!