Payroll Specialist

STAFFVIRTUAL, Inc.; Compostela; Hybrid; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage from Day 1

Dependent coverage

Paid time off

Company-provided work setup

Job summary

STAFFVIRTUAL, Inc. in Cebu City, Philippines is hiring a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration, timekeeping, and compliance. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and government agencies, auditing payroll data and preparing required reports.

Hybrid setup available in Mabolo, Cebu, with strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of payroll experience, with solid knowledge of PH tax and labor laws

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine payroll processing, taxation, labor laws, and statutory benefits.
• Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems, preferably HR Sprout.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and communication skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll, including earnings, deductions, allowances, incentives, adjustments, and payslip generation.
• Administer and audit employee timekeeping, attendance, leaves, overtime, and payroll inputs.
• Compute salary adjustments, retroactive pay, final pay, and other compensation-related transactions.
• Process employee final pay and ensure release within the SLA of not more than 30 days from separation.
• Perform annual tax annualization and ensure compliance with withholding tax regulations.
• Audit payroll transactions and employee compensation records for accuracy and compliance.
• Validate salary rates, allowances, and compensation details of new hires and employee movements in HR Sprout.
• Audit and reconcile government contributions and loan deductions, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding taxes.
• Administer and reconcile government and third-party loan deductions and remittances.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll, compliance, and management reports.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations, government agencies, and other stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
• Maintain employee payroll records and provide HR administrative support related to compensation and payroll.
• Support internal and external audits and recommend payroll process improvements and controls.

Job description

Job Description - Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Company : Staffvirtual Job Type : Full Time Cebu City Cebu Philippines

About the Company:

Outsourcing company that connects skilled professionals in the Philippines with international clients across various industries. We're currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team at our Cebu office.

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll, timekeeping, statutory compliance, employee compensation, and payrollreporting. The role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with labor and tax regulations, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll, including earnings, deductions, allowances, incentives, adjustments, and payslip generation.
• Administer and audit employee timekeeping, attendance, leaves, overtime, and payroll inputs.
• Compute salary adjustments, retroactive pay, final pay, and other compensation-related transactions.
• Process employee final pay and ensure release within the prescribed SLA of not more than 30 calendar days from separation, subject to completed clearance requirements.
• Perform annual tax annualization and ensure compliance with withholding tax regulations.
• Audit payroll transactions and employee compensation records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Validate salary rates, allowances, and compensation details of new hires and employee movements in HR Sprout.
• Audit and reconcile government contributions and loan deductions, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding taxes.
• Administer and reconcile government and third-party loan deductions and remittances.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll, compliance, and management reports.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations, government agencies, and other stakeholders on payroll-related matters.
• Maintain employee payroll records and provide HR administrative support related to compensation and payroll.
• Support internal and external audits and recommend payroll process improvements and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine payroll processing, taxation, labor laws, and statutory benefits.
• Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems, preferably HR Sprout.
• Strong analytical, auditing, and communication skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Setup:

Hybrid (Mabolo, Cebu)

Why Join STAFFVIRTUAL?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • HMO coverage starting on Day 1 with free dependent coverage

  • De minimis and allowances

  • Paid time offs

• Company-provided work setup (laptop, monitor, accessories)

• Training, career growth, and global exposure

• A collaborative and supportive team culture

If you're a motivated, client-focused professional who's ready to grow with a company that values people and performance, we'd love to hear from you.