Payroll Project Manager

Chevron; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Allowances and reimbursements

Health care coverage

Wellness programs

Annual corporate incentive bonus

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Payroll Project Manager in Makati, Philippines to lead payroll projects across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in payroll operations and project management, capable of collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. Responsibilities include change management, vendor management, and compliance oversight. The position offers a competitive salary, various employee benefits, and a hybrid work model to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries or entities.
• Proven experience leading complex payroll or HR transformation projects.
• Experience managing payroll vendors and third-party providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll projects across multiple locations.
• Design and execute change activities including communications and training.
• Ensure payroll projects align with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership in payroll projects

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

T&A systems

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Project Manager. This role will be based in 6750 Building, Makati City, Philippines.

Responsibilities

Payroll & Functional Leadership

• Lead end-to-end payroll projects across multiple locations, including implementations, optimizations, and transitions.
• Partner with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Legal and IT to ensure seamless upstream and downstream integration.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements; drive timely resolution and mitigation.

Project Management (Skilled Level)

• Lead complex, cross-functional payroll projects from initiation through stabilization.
• Own project plans, schedules, budgets, RAID logs and status reporting.
• Manage interdependencies across systems (HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll, GL) and vendors.
• Drive delivery of agreed outcomes, capture lessons learned and embed improvements.

Change & Stakeholder Management

• Design and execute change activities including communications, training coordination, and readiness tracking.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders; manage expectations and resolve conflicts.
• Prepare clear materials and updates for senior stakeholders and steering committees.

Vendor & Transition Management

• Lead vendor-related initiatives such as payroll provider transitions, RFP support, and SLA definition.
• Manage vendors and consultants for outcomes, ensuring adherence to SLAs and delivery milestones.
• Oversee data migration, parallel runs, and cutover activities to ensure payroll continuity.

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Ensure payroll projects align with regulatory requirements, internal controls and audit standards.
• Lead audit readiness activities related to project scope and track issues to closure.
• Maintain strong documentation, SOP updates and audit trails.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.
• Use data (defects, cycle time, SLAs) to drive prioritization and decision-making.
• Support adoption of digital tools, integrations, and reporting solutions in payroll delivery.

About You

Applications from motivated and talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

Required Skills & Experience

Payroll & Finance

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries or entities.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience supporting compliance, audits and statutory requirements.

Project & Change Management

• Proven experience leading complex payroll or HR transformation projects.
• Strong grasp of project lifecycle management, dependency management and risk mitigation.
• Hands-on experience delivering change management activities and driving adoption.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Experience managing payroll vendors, consultants and third-party providers.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with HR, IT, Finance, Tax and Legal teams.

Digital & Analytical Capability

• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll systems, T&A, and GL integrations.
• Ability to analyze issues, identify root causes and propose practical, data-driven solutions.

Communication & Leadership

• Clear, structured communicator with the ability to translate complexity into actionable insights.
• Confident leading meetings, steering committees and cross-functional forums.
• Able to coach team members and contribute to capability building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-country payroll implementations or vendor transitions.
• Exposure to shared services or global payroll operating models.
• Project Management certification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Allowances, medical and optical reimbursements
• Health care coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Robust employee centered programs for health and wellness
• Time‑off to promote healthy work life balance or to care for your family
• Annual corporate incentive bonus when the company meets established goals
• Recognition & awards program
• Long‑term savings plan
• Life insurance
• Career development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groups
• Hybrid work model - work remotely from home several days a week

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years.