Payroll Manager

JG Summit Holdings Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JG Summit Holdings Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for the Philippines in a shared services environment. You will oversee timekeeping validation, earnings and deductions, and statutory reporting while driving improvements and governance.

SAP HCM / SuccessFactors payroll expertise is essential. The role requires 5–8+ years in Philippine payroll, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Philippine payroll operations.
• Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services (GBS) environment.
• Strong SAP payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing payroll teams or leading payroll operations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly payroll processing for the Philippines in line with policies and regulations.
• Oversee validation of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, tax, and final pay.
• Ensure accuracy and timely payroll cycles, government remittances, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, tax regulations and government requirements.
• Lead payroll-related audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Manage payroll processing using SAP HCM / SAP SuccessFactors; validate configurations and run simulations.
• Coach and develop payroll specialists within the shared services structure.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and governance across payroll processes.

Skills

SAP payroll experience

Team leadership

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

SAP HCM

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations for the Philippine organization within a shared services environment. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and strong governance. Expertise in Philippines payroll, statutory compliance, and SAP payroll systems is essential.

1. Payroll Operations Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for the Philippines in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Oversee validation of timekeeping data, earnings, deductions, benefits, tax computations, and final pay.
• Ensure high accuracy and timely execution of payroll cycles, off-cycle payments, government remittances, and statutory reporting.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws, tax regulations, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR requirements, and DOLE standards.
• Lead payroll-related audits, respond to external and internal compliance requests, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

3. SAP Systems Expertise

• Manage payroll processing using SAP HCM / SAP SuccessFactors (PY, TM, PA modules).
• Oversee configuration validation, run payroll simulations, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate with IT/HRIS teams on enhancements.
• Assess system-generated results to ensure correctness and compliance.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists/analysts within the shared services structure.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and Global/Regional Shared Services teams.
• Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and process quality metrics are consistently met.

5. Process Improvement & Governance

• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and standardization across payroll processes.
• Maintain master data integrity, payroll controls, documentation, and process maps.
• Support system upgrades, UAT testing, and change management activities.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Philippine payroll operations.
• Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services (GBS) environment required.
• Strong SAP payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing payroll teams or leading payroll operations.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Payroll.
• Strong understanding of Philippine payroll regulations, tax computation, and statutory reporting.
• Proficient in MS Excel, payroll audits, and process documentation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management within a shared services context.
• Amenable to Deployment: Must be willing to work within the JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Shared Services Arm (Go Global Business Services, Inc.)