Payroll Analyst | Hybrid

Lexmark Research & Development Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexmark Research & Development Corporation is seeking an HR Analyst I, Payroll in Cebu to independently manage payroll activities across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with HR Operations, Finance, and payroll vendors to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery and strong controls.

Responsibilities include processing changes, validating calculations, producing reports, and supporting audits. A background in Finance/Accounting and 2–4 years in payroll roles is ideal.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Commerce, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of Payroll Operations, Shared Services, Payroll Administration, or related HR/Finance operations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Oracle HCM or ADP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions independently for new hires, transfers, salary revisions, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and related changes.
• Validate payroll calculations and reports, identifying and resolving standard discrepancies.
• Execute pre-payroll and post-payroll activities, including reconciliation and off-cycle payments.
• Resolve payroll inquiries by researching records and coordinating with HR, Finance, and Benefits.
• Maintain payroll master data with accuracy, confidentiality, and governance.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, dashboards, and management inputs.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to reflect lifecycle transactions in payroll systems within SLAs.
• Coordinate with Finance and external providers to support payroll processing and issue resolution.
• Support payroll audits with documentation and evidence requests.
• Suggest process improvements and drive standardization and automation initiatives.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Payroll Processing

Payroll Validation

Payroll Reconciliation

Payroll Compliance

Payroll Reporting

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/HR/Commerce

Tools

Oracle HCM

ADP

HRIS Platforms

Job description

Lexmark is now a proud part of Xerox, bringing together two trusted names and decades of expertise into a bold and shared vision.

When you join us, you step into a technology ecosystem where your ideas, skills, and ambition can shape what comes next. Whether you’re just starting out or leading at the highest levels, this is a place to grow, stretch, and make real impact—across industries, countries, and careers.

From engineering and product to digital services and customer experience, you’ll help connect data, devices, and people in smarter, faster ways. This is meaningful, connected work—on a global stage, with the backing of a company built for the future, and a robust benefits package designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work.

Position Overview

The HR Analyst I, Payroll is responsible for independently performing standard payroll administration activities with limited supervision, ensuring payroll transactions, validations, reconciliations, reporting, and employee inquiries are completed accurately and within defined service levels. The role partners with HR Operations, Finance, Benefits, payroll vendors, and other stakeholders to support timely and compliant payroll delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions independently, including new hires, transfers, salary revisions, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll-related changes.

• Perform payroll validation activities by reviewing payroll calculations, exception reports, reconciliation reports, and system outputs to identify and resolve standard discrepancies.

• Execute pre-payroll and post-payroll activities, including payroll preparation, reconciliation, off-cycle payment support, retroactive adjustment support, reporting, and post-payroll validations.

• Resolve standard payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries by researching payroll records, applying documented procedures, and coordinating with relevant teams where required.

• Maintain payroll master data and employee payroll records while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, governance, and compliance with established controls.

• Prepare, validate, and distribute payroll operational reports, routine metrics, dashboards, and management reporting inputs.

• Partner with HR Operations to ensure employee lifecycle transactions are accurately reflected in payroll systems and processed within defined payroll timelines.

• Coordinate with Finance, Benefits, and external payroll providers to support payroll processing, standard issue resolution, and payroll cycle completion.

• Support payroll audits by validating payroll records, preparing documentation, and responding to standard audit evidence requests.

• Recommend process improvements and support standardization, automation, testing, documentation, and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Contribute to payroll projects, system-related activities, ad hoc analysis, and special assignments by providing operational expertise and analytical support.

• Ensure that all assigned payroll activities are executed in accordance with Xerox policies, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Commerce, or related discipline.

• 2-4 years of experience in Payroll Operations, Shared Services, Payroll Administration, or related HR/Finance operations.

• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as Oracle HCM, ADP, or similar applications is preferred.

Required Skills

• Payroll Administration

• Payroll Processing & Validation

• Payroll Reconciliation

• Payroll Compliance & Controls

• Payroll Reporting & Analytics

• HRIS & Payroll Systems

• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

• Data Analysis & Reconciliation

• Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization