Payroll Associate (Australian Payroll)

OAMPI Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

OAMPI Inc. is seeking a Payroll Associate to support Australian payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. You will handle end-to-end processing, data entry, and compliance across multiple Australian entities.

Responsibilities include processing fortnightly payroll, validating timesheets, responding to inquiries, and maintaining confidential employee records with timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years end-to-end Australian payroll experience.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Willing to work Australian shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Prepare, review, and accurately enter payroll data for Australia; process end-to-end fortnightly payroll.
• Compliance & Quality Checks: Ensure activities comply with Australian legislation and perform reconciliations.
• Employee & Stakeholder Support: Respond to inquiries and provide timely payroll support.
• Data & Records Management: Maintain confidential payroll records and prepare standard reports.

Skills

Excel proficiency

English communication

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Australian shift hours

Tools

Chris21/iChris

SAP

Oracle

Preceda

Pay Global

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Associate to join our team supporting Australian payroll operations. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on Australian payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple Australian entities, supporting compliance requirements, and delivering quality service to employees and stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Payroll Processing

• Prepare, review, and accurately enter payroll data including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, allowances, and deductions

• Support end-to-end processing of fortnightly Australian payroll

• Validate timesheets and leave entries prior to payroll runs

• Perform payroll calculations including overtime, penalties, and leave accruals

Compliance & Quality Checks

• Help ensure payroll activities comply with Australian legislation and payroll regulations

• Assist with payroll reconciliations and variance checks

• Identify errors and support audit and reporting reviews

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to payroll inquiries via shared mailboxes

• Provide timely and professional support to employees and HR partners

• Escalate complex issues to senior payroll team members when required

Data & Records Management

• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files

• Ensure strict confidentiality and data privacy standards

• Prepare standard payroll reports as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• At least 2 years experience in end to end Australian payroll

• Good Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, basic formulas)

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment

• Willing to work Australian shift hours

Preferred

• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (ATO, superannuation, Modern Awards)

• Experience with payroll systems such as Chris21/iChris, SAP, Oracle, Preceda, Pay Global, or similar

• BPO or Shared Services experience supporting Australian or APAC clients