Payroll Coordinator

Interdependence; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Interdependence is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to partner with our HR Director and support global HR operations across Interdependence and affiliated companies. You will manage payroll, onboarding, employee records, and HR systems with a focus on the U.S. and international regions, ensuring compliance and accurate data.

The role requires 5–7 years of HR experience, deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws, and exposure to global payroll, including the Philippines.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of HR coordination/operations experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws and international payroll compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing U.S. payroll with exposure to global payroll (including the Philippines).
• Experience supporting global organizations with HR compliance and employment practices across multiple regions.
• Experience using HRIS systems and maintaining accurate employee records (HiBob a plus).
• Proficiency with AI tools and platforms (Claude or similar).
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including payroll and onboarding.
• Manage end-to-end payroll across the U.S., Philippines, and other global markets.
• Coordinate onboarding for new hires globally from offer to day one.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in HRIS systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR-related questions and issues.
• Ensure HR compliance across regions and stay updated on employment laws.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows using AI tools.

Skills

HR coordination

Payroll management

Onboarding

HR compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

AI tooling

Communication

Tools

HiBob

Claude

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.

Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for — and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by one team, on one system, accountable to one result. Forbes named us one of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment. We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day one. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Coordinator to work alongside our HR Director to support global HR operations across Interdependence and its affiliated companies. The Payroll Coordinator will manage key HR processes, including payroll, onboarding, employee records, compliance, HR systems, and employee lifecycle coordination across a global workforce, with a strong focus on U.S. and key international regions. The Payroll Coordinator will support HR administration for all U.S. and global new hires, including processing payroll, onboarding paperwork, coordinating employee documentation, and ensuring a smooth and compliant onboarding experience across regions. This person will maintain accurate and compliant employee records in HiBob, support HR reporting and documentation, and partner cross-functionally with department leaders to ensure employee data and HR processes are aligned across the business. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of HR experience, strong attention to detail, experience supporting global teams, and deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws along with international HR payroll compliance. They should also be comfortable improving and automating workflows using AI tools such as Claude or similar platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day HR operations and administrative processes across the full employee lifecycle, including payroll, onboarding, offboarding, transfers, job changes, and employee documentation
• Manage end-to-end payroll across the U.S., Philippines, and other global markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Coordinate and manage onboarding for new hires globally, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience from offer acceptance through day one
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, organizational data, and documentation in a timely and confidential manner
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee HR-related questions, escalating issues as needed and ensuring a high level of responsiveness and professionalism
• Support HR compliance and documentation requirements across multiple regions, with direct exposure to employment laws and practices in the US, India, and the Philippines
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR workflows using AI tools and platforms such as Claude or similar technologies

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–7 years of experience in HR coordination, HR operations, or a related human resources role
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and HR compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience managing U.S. payroll, with exposure to global payroll operations, including the Philippines
• Experience supporting global organizations, with hands-on exposure to HR compliance, employment laws, and practices across multiple regions (including the U.S., India, and the Philippines required)
• Experience using HRIS systems, including maintaining accurate employee records; experience with HiBob is a plus
• Proficiency with AI tools and platforms, including experience using tools such as Claude or similar technologies to streamline work, improve output, and automate processes
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with HR compliance, documentation requirements, and employment practices across multiple geographies is required; additional regions beyond the U.S., India, and the Philippines are a plus
• Ability to work U.S. business hours