Payroll Analyst

Macquarie Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Carers leave

Volunteer leave

Insurance plan

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Hybrid work

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie is seeking a Payroll Associate in Manila to manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. You will be the main contact for payroll inquiries, resolving issues with a focus on customer service while aligning with local laws and company policies.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Reward, Global Mobility and external vendors, and contribute to SOP development and process improvements through automation and new technology

Qualifications

• Previous in-house payroll expertise (1-5 years) in a fast-paced environment; US/Canada payroll background is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience explaining complex information clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to embrace a learning mindset and develop new skills in process automation, data analysis, and technology
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyse processes and finding opportunities for improvement
• A collaborative approach, ability to take initiative and motivated to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery.
• Act as primary point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Ensure payroll operations adhere to local legislation and company policies; identify risks and escalate as needed.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with HR, Finance, Reward, Global Mobility, and external payroll vendors.
• Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures and opportunities to automate payroll processes.
• Contribute to payroll enhancement initiatives, system upgrades, and implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

In-house payroll

US/Canada payroll

Data analysis

Process automation

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Join Macquarie in this exciting opportunity as a client-facing Payroll Associate in our Manila office. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll and various related services across our global portfolio of countries.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role you will manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. You will act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally while maintaining a high standard of customer service. In this position, you’ll ensure payroll operations adhere to local legislative requirements and company policies, proactively identifying and escalating any risks, compliance concerns, or process issues and supporting their resolution. You will build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Reward, Global Mobility teams, and external payroll vendors, to ensure seamless payroll operations. Also, you will support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, while identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate payroll processes. Additionally, you will contribute to payroll enhancement initiatives, system upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall service delivery.

What You Offer

• Previous in-house payroll expertise (1 - 5 years’ experience) in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. US or Canada payroll background is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience explaining complex information clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to embrace a learning mindset and develop new skills in process automation, data analysis, and technology
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyse processes and finding opportunities for improvement
• A collaborative approach, ability to take initiative and motivated to deliver results.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.