Payroll Officer

MicroSourcing; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market compensation

Healthcare coverage from day one

Dependent benefits

Paid time-off with cash conversion

Group life insurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MicroSourcing is seeking a Payroll Officer in a hybrid, dayshift role to manage international payrolls with emphasis on Australia. You will audit payrolls, maintain confidential records, and ensure accurate deductions and entitlements.

The role requires 3+ years in high-volume payroll, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering customer-focused service across regions including PNG and NZ.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume payroll experience in Australian or international payroll.
• Australian Year 12 education minimum.
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills and data confidentiality.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with accurate payroll handling.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end weekly and fortnightly international payrolls, focusing on Australian operations plus PNG, NZ and others.
• Conduct payroll audits, system checks, and reconciliations to ensure accurate deductions and payments.
• Maintain confidential employee records and update entitlements per agreements.
• Resolve payroll inquiries from employees and site teams with a customer-focused approach.
• Generate costing modules, reports, and external portal updates for third-party payments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll

International payroll

Attention to detail

Data confidentiality

Deadline orientation

Verbal communication

Education

Australian Year 12 education

HR or Accounting qualification

Tools

Ascender Pay

Excel

Word

Payroll ERP

Job description

Position: Payroll Officer
Location: Libus, Qezo City
Work setup & shift: Hybrid | Dayshift

Why Join MicroSourcing?

We offer competitive rewards and a supportive work environment.

You’ll Have

• Competitive Rewards: Above‑market compensation, healthcare coverage from day one, benefits for dependents, paid time‑off with cash conversion, group life insurance, and performance bonuses.
• A Collaborative Spirit: Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace through company‑sponsored events and activities.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Flexible work arrangements that fit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
• Inclusive Teamwork: A diverse team that fosters an inclusive culture.

Your Role

As a Payroll Officer, you will:

• Process end‑to‑end weekly and fortnightly international payrolls, primarily focusing on Australian operations along with PNG, NZ, and other regions.
• Execute rigorous payroll audits, system checks, and reconciliations to eliminate errors and ensure accurate deductions, manual pays, and termination payments.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential employee records, updating accrued entitlements according to specific Industrial Agreements and pay classifications.
• Resolve payroll‑related inquiries from employees and site teams efficiently, ensuring a strong, customer‑focused service culture.
• Generate advanced costing modules, commercial reports, and external portal updates for third‑party payments.

What You Need

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of high‑volume payroll experience in a similar role within an Australian or international payroll environment.
• Education: Equivalent of an Australian Year 12 education as a minimum requirement.
• Technical Skills: Strong computer skills, specifically intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, a high standard of accuracy, and a strict appreciation for data confidentiality.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, strong problem‑solving skills, and well‑developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills/Expertise

• System Knowledge: Prior hands‑on experience with Ascender Pay or similar large‑scale HR/Payroll ERP systems.
• Industry Exposure: Background working within an Australian engineering, construction, or high‑volume contractor environment (handling various contractual types).
• Qualifications: A tertiary qualification or certification in Human Resources or Accounting is highly regarded.
• Process Improvement: A proactive mindset focused on identifying payroll process improvements and maximizing customer service.
• Geographic Scope: Multi‑country payroll exposure (e.g., New Zealand, Papua New Guinea) in addition to Australia.

About MicroSourcing

With over 9,000 professionals across 13 delivery centers, MicroSourcing is the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds, creating space for everyone to thrive.

For more information, visit https://www.microsourcing.com/

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