Payroll Assistant | Hybrid | Ortigas | Day Shift | Weekends Off

Emapta; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 246,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Day shift

Fixed weekends off

Hybrid work

HMO coverage

Ortigas office

Salary advance

Upskilling via Emapta

Gym access

Lifestyle perks

Referral incentives

Annual leave 20 days

Engagement activities

Mentorship program

Career growth

Diverse environment

Job summary

Emapta in the Philippines is hiring a Payroll Assistant to support accurate payroll processing, timely payments, and confidential handling of employee data.

This full-time role offers a day shift, weekends off, and a hybrid setup in Ortigas, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including HMO and salary advances.

Join a growing BPO community with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and exposure to global teams while maintaining data integrity and payroll deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of payroll processing or related finance operations experience.
• Experience supporting benefits administration is an advantage.
• Proficient Excel skills for payroll data processing and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Input new hire details, bank info for direct deposits, and salary adjustments into payroll systems.
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions and adjustments per company policies.
• Compute prorated salaries, 13th-month pay, and tax refunds for terminated employees.
• Answer employee questions about salary discrepancies and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records confidentially and securely.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll processes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Payroll Accuracy That Supports International Teams in the Outsourcing Industry

Professional growth feels more rewarding when your work matters to people across borders. The Payroll Assistant role connects careful payroll administration with employee confidence, timely payments, and dependable business operations. Develop a long-term global career with Emapta, where top 1% talent can enjoy a top 1% experience through international exposure, learning opportunities, supportive teams, and flexibility that complements your ambitions.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Hybrid, Ortigas

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Hybrid work arrangement
• HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or a related finance operations role
• Experience supporting benefits administration is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills - Must Have

• Hands-on experience using multiple payroll and/or accounting software systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions commonly used for payroll data processing and reconciliation
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, including payroll inputs, adjustments, deductions, and final pay
• Previous experience in a BPO, shared services, or similar high-volume business environment is preferred
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize work and meet recurring payroll deadlines
• Ability to identify discrepancies and escalated issues appropriately
• Familiarity with statutory payroll requirements relevant to the employees supported
• Experience handling employee payroll inquiries and resolving routine payroll discrepancies
• Strong analytical skills

Your Daily Tasks

Data Entry

• Input new hire details, bank account information for direct deposits, and salary adjustments into payroll systems.

Computation of Deductions

• Ensure accurate payroll adjustments for company-specific policies, such as cash advances and tardiness deductions, and mandatory deductions.

Final Pay Calculations

• Assist in computing prorated salaries, 13th-month pay, and tax refunds for resigned or terminated employees.

Handling Queries

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees with questions about salary discrepancies, missing hours, or tax deductions.

Record Keeping

• Safely archive payroll registers, payslips, and receipts while strictly maintaining data confidentiality.

Join Emapta, recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026. With a 50/50 gender ratio and a culture rooted in care and empathy, you'll feel valued from day one. We're committed to growing talent and setting you up for success.

Be part of a team that showcases Filipino excellence to the world. With over 30 offices across 11 countries and 1,200+ clients, you'll create real impact every day-whether you work from home or on-site. Our 100% virtual recruitment process makes it easy to get started.

At Emapta, you're not just joining a company-you're becoming part of a thriving community of 12,000+ professionals growing careers with purpose. And behind every partnership we build is a deep respect for people and the impact they make.

"We place integrity at the heart of everything we do and truly value the human experience. That's why, for clients, it's a profound and transformational process that gives them the opportunity to achieve the business growth they desire."

Tim Vorbach, CEO

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