Payroll Analyst

CITADEL Pacific Ltd; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

CITADEL Pacific Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Payroll Analyst to design and implement streamlined payroll processes, maintain accurate records, and support year-end activities.

You will audit payroll procedures, monitor compliance with regulations, manage payment calendars, generate reports, and collaborate across departments to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BSBA or related field.
• 2–3 years of payroll and timekeeping experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Working knowledge of local payroll and tax.
• Hands-on experience with SAP; proficiency in Excel.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement streamlined payroll processes.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Identify areas for process improvement, documentation, backup, and support.
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records.
• Manage payment calendars for the calendar year.
• Assist with integrity issues within data systems and improve information tools.
• Remittance processing and payment for operating company.
• Monitor statutory updates for payroll regulations.
• Monitor SLA/KPI for payroll team.
• Provide backup to Payroll Team and Team Lead.
• Support Year End payroll processing activities.
• Foster collaboration within payroll and cross-functional teams.
• Create custom reports and analyze data for mandatory and ad hoc reporting.
• Stay updated on local payroll laws (tax, SSS, Phil Health, Pag IBIG).

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in BSBA or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for designing and implementing streamlined payroll processes while maintaining accurate documentation and transaction records. They conduct regular audits, monitor compliance with statutory regulations, and manage payment calendars to ensure timely and accurate payroll operations. The role involves creating custom reports, analyzing large data sets for mandatory and ad hoc reporting, and supporting year-end payroll activities. Additionally, the Payroll Analyst provides backup support to the payroll team, fosters collaboration across departments, and drives continuous improvement in payroll systems and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, document, and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes
• Maintenance of accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
• Identify key areas that need process improvement, documentation, backup, and/or additional support
• Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records
• Manage payment calendars for the calendar year
• Assist with highlighting and resolving integrity issues within existing data systems: manage and continually improve information tools.
• Responsible for the remittance processing and payment for operating company
• Monitor and implement statutory updates for regulations relating to payroll
• Monitor team Service Level Agreement (SLA) and/or Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Provides backup support to Payroll Team and Team Lead
• Support Year End payroll processing activities
• Foster a positive and collaborative environment within the payroll team and with their cross-functional department peer
• Create custom reports and analyze large amounts of information to support mandatory reporting, day-to-day and ad hoc business needs
• Stay up to date on local laws affecting payroll, e.g. tax, SSS, Phil Health, SSS, Pag IBIG, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, & SKILLS

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelors/College Degree in BSBA or any related field
• 2 to 3 years' experience in Payroll and Timekeeping, Compensation, and Benefits; experience in a shared service or fast-paced environment, preferred
• Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst, Payroll Processor, or similar role
• Working knowledge of local payroll and tax
• Hands-on experience with payroll software (like SAP), an advantage
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel
• Good analytical skills
• Has keen attention to details
• The ability to work under tight deadlines
• Good multitasking and organizational skills

About CITADEL Pacific

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. (CPL) is a diversified private holding company with operations in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, the Republic of Palau, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Territory of Guam.

Our holdings range from controlling stakes in companies engaged in telecommunications, retail, petroleum and gas distribution, commercial, and industrial property, in-flight catering, and manpower services. Recent acquisitions entering Solar and Data Center businesses position CITADEL to future facing and fast-growing industries in renewables energy and digital infrastructure. Our recent acquisitions of Solar and Data Center businesses position CITADEL in future-facing, fast-growing industries within the renewable energy and digital infrastructure sectors.

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes a base salary determined by factors such as role, experience, skill set, and location. Additionally, eligible employees may receive discretionary bonuses based on both company performance and individual achievements. Our benefits and programs are designed to meet the needs of our employees and are benchmarked to the market. Detailed information regarding compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process.