Payroll Analyst

CITADEL PACIFIC, LTD. - ROHQ; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 625,000; Full time

Job summary

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to design and implement streamlined payroll processes while maintaining accurate documentation and records. You will audit procedures, manage calendars, and support year-end activities in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in payroll/timekeeping, proficiency with SAP and MS Excel, and a keen eye for detail in a fast-paced setting. Based in Manila, Philippines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BSBA or related field is required.
• 2–3 years of payroll and timekeeping experience in a shared service or fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with payroll software such as SAP and strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Identify areas needing process improvement, documentation, backup, or additional 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.
• Process remittance payments for the operating company.
• Monitor statutory updates related to payroll regulations (tax, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
• Monitor SLA and KPI for payroll team performance.
• Provide backup support to Payroll Team and Team Lead.
• Support year-end payroll processing activities.
• Foster collaboration across payroll and cross-functional departments.
• Create custom reports and analyze large datasets for mandatory and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Organizational skills

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.