Payroll Associate

Acclime; Makati; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclime in Makati is seeking a Payroll Associate to ensure accurate payroll calculations and timely payments for client employees while complying with local laws and client policies. Responsibilities include processing salaries, deductions, and statutory submissions, maintaining records, and generating payroll reports.

The role requires 1–2 years in payroll or HR operations, familiarity with Philippine regulations, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in payroll processing, HR operations, or HR outsourcing.
• At least 1 year experience handling end-to-end payroll and statutory submissions (e.g., SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, Wtax to BIR, CPF, IR8A/AIS).
• Familiarity with Philippine employment regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (at least 7/10) with good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process client employee salaries on a bi-monthly or monthly cycle and include payments if engaged.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions.
• Handle deductions: taxes, statutory deductions, and other applicable withholdings.
• Maintain payroll records and client data.
• Ensure compliance with local labor/tax laws and update clients on changes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and client inquiries.
• Prepare payroll reports and ad-hoc schedules.
• Submit government reports (e.g., SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR WTax, etc.).
• Process GMPL and other claims to government agencies when necessary.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR operations

Attention to detail

Excel

Client communication

Education

Diploma/degree in HRM/BA/Accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Associate - Responsible for ensuring payroll calculations, payment to employee of clients is paid accurately and on time while complying with statutory laws and client policies.

Scope includes but is not limited to the following:

• Processes client employee salaries (bimonthly or monthly) and including payment (if engaged). Calculates wages, overtime, bonuses, and commissions. Deducts taxes (if applicable), statutory deductions, and any other applicable deductions.
• Maintains payroll records and client employee data.
• Ensures compliance with local labor/tax laws and pro-actively updates clients of any changes.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and client inquiries.
• Prepares payroll reports for clients and any adhoc schedules requested within the bounds of LOE.
• Preparation of draft employment contracts/ handbook (adhoc when client needs it).
• Submit CPF, IR8A/AIS reports to relevant government agencies.
• Process GMPL and other claims to government agencies when necessary.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in payroll processing, HR operations, or HR outsourcing.
• At least 1 year experience handling end-to-end payroll and statutory submissions (e.g., SSS, Philhelath, Pag-ibig, Wtax to BIR, CPF, IR8A/AIS).
• Familiarity with Philippine or Singapore employment regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (as the role involves regular client communication and preparation of payroll reports).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (at least 7/10) with good analytical skills.