Payroll Officer

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join the HR & Finance team in the Philippines. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensure compliance with Philippine labor laws, and support employees with payroll inquiries.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR requirements. This is an on-site position in Metro Manila.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, HRM, or related field.
• 2–4 years of hands-on payroll experience in the Philippines.
• Deep knowledge of Philippine Labor Laws, BIR rules, DOLE guidelines, and statutory benefits (SSS, PHIC, Pag-IBIG).
• High confidentiality, precise numerical accuracy, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing including monthly/bi-monthly payroll, allowances, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and final pay.
• Compute, remit, and file monthly statutory contributions and loans (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR).
• Timekeeping and attendance management including DTR, leave credits, night differential, holiday pay, and overtime entries.
• Prepare payroll summaries, bank disbursement files, and pay slips; reconcile payroll accounts with Finance/Accounting.
• Serve as main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and government loan requests.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and assist in internal/external payroll audits.
• Perform additional payroll and HR-related tasks as required.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly reliable Payroll Officer to join our HR & Finance team immediately.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring complete accuracy, timely disbursement, and compliance with statutory requirements and Philippine labor laws. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high employee satisfaction through smooth and efficient payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Timely and precise calculation of monthly/bi-monthly payroll, allowances, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and final pay.

• Statutory Compliance: Compute, remit, and file monthly statutory contributions and loans for SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR (Withholding Tax / Form 1601-C, 2316, Annualization).

• Timekeeping & Attendance Management: Monitor and reconcile daily time records (DTR), leave credits, night differential, holiday pay, and overtime entries.

• Disbursement & Reporting: Prepare payroll summaries, bank disbursement files, and pay slips. Reconcile payroll accounts with the Finance/Accounting department.

• Employee Support: Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, dispute resolution, and government loan requests.

• Audit & Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee compensation records and assist in internal/external payroll audits.

• Additional Duties: Perform other payroll and HR-related tasks as required by company management.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of proven hands-on experience as a Payroll Officer or Specialist in the Philippines.

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Philippine Labor Laws, BIR tax rules, DOLE guidelines, and statutory government benefits (SSS, PHIC, HDMF).

• Core Competencies: High level of confidentiality, strong numerical accuracy, keen attention to detail, and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.