Payroll Analyst

Johnson Johnson; Pateros; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Payroll Analyst to deliver timely and accurate payroll across designated countries/regions from Manila. You will handle payroll administration, reporting, validation, and issue resolution while adhering to global standards and statutory requirements.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, system enhancements, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience executing payroll for multiple countries/regions.
• Strong data validation and reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of SOX controls and internal audit basics.
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and respond to inquiries.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Administration: perform day-to-day payroll tasks per country requirements.
• Compliance, Controls & Documentation: ensure SOX compliance and keep SOPs up to date.
• Continuous Improvement, System Testing, Projects: identify and implement process optimizations.
• Support audits by providing records and evidence in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and payroll providers on projects and issues.
• Maintain payroll mailboxes and manage inquiries through service tools.

Skills

Payroll operations

Data accuracy

SOX compliance

Vendor coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Data privacy

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Payroll

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Payroll Analyst - PG 24 (Manila)

Position Summary

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compliant payroll across designated countries/regions by consistently executing assigned tasks and processes. The role focuses on payroll administration, reporting, validation, and issue resolution, while ensuring adherence to global standards, statutory requirements, internal controls, and service-level commitments. The Payroll Analyst also contributes to continuous improvement, system enhancements, project delivery, and operational excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Administration
  • Execute day-to-day payroll tasks and processes for assigned countries in alignment with global standards and country-specific requirements.
  • Perform payroll reporting, reconciliations, validations, and data checks across payroll, HR, and/or finance systems.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of pay slips, certificates, employee/business payroll requests, and/or third-party entity payments as applicable.
  • Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues raised by employees and partners.
  • Maintain payroll mailboxes and manage cases and inquiries through service management tools.
  • Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
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• Compliance, Controls & Documentation
  • Execute tasks in compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, audit procedures, and country legislation.
  • Support audits by supplying requested records and evidence in a timely manner.
  • Maintain and update payroll documentation including SOPs, process guides, and work instructions.
  • Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to data privacy regulations.
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• Continuous Improvement, System Testing, Projects
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization.
  • Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and verification of system changes, releases, and vendor/system upgrades
  • Collaborate with internal partners (HR, Finance, IT) and third-party payroll providers on operational and project-related activities
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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Behavior, Communication, Data Capturing, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Issue Escalation, Numerically Savvy, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Software, Payroll Taxes, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics

We are an Affiantical Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.