Payroll Analyst | US Payroll

Cognizant; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a candidate for its Philippines operations to support compensation, payroll and HR shared services. The role involves handling compensation administration, payroll helpdesk, and benefits programs while coordinating with finance and CRM teams to ensure accurate data and timely processing.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of college, hands-on experience with compensation tools, SQL scripting, and CRM/case management.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college with no back subject.
• Hands-on experience with compensation tools (Anaplan, SAP/Callidus, OIC, Xactly, Salesforce).
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data.
• Experience with CRM tools and case management.
• Experience in compensation administration or payroll support.
• Familiarity with HR shared services and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Compensation administration.
• Payroll helpdesk.
• Compensation & Benefits administration.
• Finance & Accounting support related to payroll and benefits.
• HR Shared Services delivery and process improvement.

Skills

Compensation administration

Payroll helpdesk

Compensation & Benefits administration

Finance & Accounting

HR Shared Services

SQL scripting

CRM tools & case management

Education

At least 2 years in college, no back subject

Tools

Anaplan

Callidus/SAP

OIC

Xactly

Salesforce

Job description

Cognizant is a global organization serving clients across multiple industries with a deep set of offerings provided by our practice areas and supported by corporate and enabling functions. Employing roughly 270,000 talented associates worldwide, Cognizant is dedicated to anticipating and solving clients' toughest problems and enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Join us and Be Cognizant!

Key responsibilities

• Compensation administration
• Payroll helpdesk
• Compensation & Benefits administration
• Finance & Accounting
• HR Shared Services

Who thrives here:

• At least 2 years in college, no back subject
• 2 years experience in either any of the below:
• compensation administration
• Payroll helpdesk
• Compensation & Benefits administration
• Finance & Accounting
• HR Shared Services
• Must have hands-on experience on compensation tools (Anaplan, Callidus/SAP, OIC, Xactly, Salesforce)
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data
• Experience with CRM tools and case management

Why Join Us?

At Cognizant, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers that thrive in the digital era.

• Growth That Matters - Clear career paths, continuous learning, and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized roles. You're not just filling a seat-you're building a future.
• Support That Empowers - A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your well-being is prioritized through strong benefits and work-life balance.
• Impact That Inspires - Work on global accounts that shape industries, influence millions of users, and give you a sense of purpose beyond the paycheck.

Your future starts here-grow, thrive, and make an impact with Cognizant.