Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Empower Retirement; Philippines; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Retirement in the Philippines is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Analyst to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and benefits administration. You will handle data validation, tax compliance, inquiries, and contribute to a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payroll/benefits experience, solid knowledge of Philippine labor laws, and hands-on Workday or similar systems with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field.
• 2–4 years in payroll and benefits in the Philippines.
• Knowledge of Philippine labor laws, DOLE, BIR, and government benefits.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday or similar.
• Proficient Excel for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for the Philippines including validation and post-payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, contributions, and policies.
• Perform reconciliations, variance reviews, reporting, and data analysis.
• Resolve payroll inquiries and escalate complex matters.
• Process off-cycle payments and adjustments with controls.
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and internal teams for timely delivery.
• Support Finance with journal entries and GL activities.
• Administer employee benefits including HMO, insurance, government benefits, and leave.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and statutory contributions.
• Contribute to process improvements and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Workday

Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description - Payroll & Benefits Analyst

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Payroll and Benefits Analyst, you will support accurate and compliant payroll and benefits administration for employees in the Philippines. You’ll play an important role in delivering payroll services, administering benefits programs, and helping employees navigate payroll and benefits processes. Your work will help ensure compliance with local regulations while contributing to a positive employee experience.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing activities for the Philippines, including data validation, payroll calculations, timekeeping review, and post-payroll audits
• Ensure payroll activities comply with Philippine labor laws, tax regulations, statutory contribution requirements, and company policies
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance reviews, statutory reporting, and payroll data analysis
• Resolve payroll inquiries and issues, escalating complex matters when needed
• Process off-cycle payments, adjustments, and corrections while maintaining established controls
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal teams to support timely payroll delivery and issue resolution
• Support Finance with journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Administer employee benefits programs, including HMO, insurance, government benefits, and leave administration
• Reconcile benefit invoices, statutory contributions, and employee leave balances to ensure accuracy
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, audits, and compliance initiatives

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of experience supporting payroll and benefits administration in the Philippines
• Working knowledge of Philippine labor laws, Department of Labor and Employment regulations, Bureau of Internal Revenue requirements, and statutory benefit programs
• Experience using payroll systems such as Workday or similar platforms
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliations
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement

What will set you apart

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers
• Knowledge of payroll accounting, journal entries, and general ledger processes
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Familiarity with payroll controls, compliance monitoring, and risk mitigation practices
• Experience administering HMO, insurance, and statutory benefits programs
• Knowledge of government loan applications, claims processing, and benefit reimbursements
• Experience analyzing payroll trends and identifying process improvement opportunities
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reporting
• Experience documenting payroll and benefits procedures
• Background supporting payroll and benefits operations in a multinational organization

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.