Payroll Analyst

jj; Taguig; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Manila is seeking a Payroll Analyst to deliver timely, accurate payroll across designated countries/regions, ensuring compliance with global standards and statutory requirements. The role emphasizes payroll administration, reporting, validation, and issue resolution while supporting continuous improvement and system enhancements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or finance and at least 2 years of payroll experience, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in HR or finance/payroll operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of payroll processing concepts and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Workday; ADP experience is a plus.
• Excellent English communication; detail-oriented and analytical.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day payroll tasks for assigned countries per standards.
• Perform payroll reporting, reconciliations, validations, and data checks.
• Ensure timely processing of pay slips and related requests.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll issues.
• Maintain payroll mailboxes and manage inquiries via service tools.
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors.
• Support SOX compliance and maintain payroll documentation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and automation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR/finance

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Case management tools

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.

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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Qualifications

Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, HR, finance, accounting, or related fieldMinimum 2 years of relevant experience in HR or finance/payroll operations, preferably in a shared-services or multinational environment.Hands-on knowledge of payroll processing concepts and statutory payroll requirementsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and common Microsoft Office tools.Familiarity with payroll and HR systems (SAP and/or Workday preferred; ADP and other payroll systems advantageous).Experience with case management or ticketing tools.Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.High degree of confidentiality and adherence to data privacy and internal controls.Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management skills.Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships.Adaptable to multiple cultures and cross-functional interactions.

Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting EMEA and/or ASPAC payroll processes.Experience with timekeeping systems or case management tools.Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., ADP, EY, Deloitte).Familiarity with SOX and business control frameworks, desktop procedures, and knowledge-management practices.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic macros).Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives, automation tools (e.g., Alteryx), or payroll reporting tools.

We are an Affirmitive 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.

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