Payroll Specialist

AECOM; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 3,681,000 - 5,521,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the day-to-day payroll services for the US region, processing end-to-end payroll using Empower/Easy Pay, ADP, and other systems. You will ensure compliance with taxation and regulations, maintain payroll documentation, and work with HR to align processes.

The role requires strong English communication and experience in high-volume payroll. Join a global infrastructure leader delivering critical projects and enjoy a comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 3 years of relevant work experience to Payroll
• Experience in processing US and Canada region payroll
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience in high-volume/high-headcount payroll processing
• Experience with Empower/Easy Pay, ADP, Global View, Celegro and Workday or other Payroll Systems
• Oracle system experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely perform payroll activities for the US/Canada regions
• Ensure regulatory alignment including taxation and other payroll regulations
• Manage payroll systems and documentation for compliance
• Escalate issues to Team Lead for timely resolution
• Maintain SOP/DTP and update documentation as required
• Perform tasks in line with SLA and company policies
• Assist in audit-related activities
• Support simple process improvement initiatives

Skills

US payroll processing

High-volume payroll

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years payroll experience

Tools

Empower/ Easy Pay

ADP

Global View

Celegro

Workday

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The role will be supporting the day-to-day payroll services for the assigned region (US) by processing assigned processes in compliance with established methodologies, regulations, service-level-agreements (SLA), and processes. The role will also be responsible in administering and processing relevant payroll and HR services systems activities.

• Accurately and timely perform assigned activities in support to the payroll services.
• Provide administrative assistance to the regulation alignment activities to ensure a compliant payroll processing (Taxation, Legislations, and other regulations).
• Perform assigned systems and documentations management activities to ensure compliance ang alignment to relevant payroll records and documentations.
• Escalate and analyze identified issues and concerns to the Team Lead for timely resolution.
• Maintain the SOP/DTP of current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required.
• Perform simple but varied tasks in compliance with service level agreement, process, policies, and procedures.
• Assess identified issues and collate documentation to assist in investigating and in resolving common and recurring issues.
• Participate on assigned audit-related activities.
• Support selected simple process improvement initiatives to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 3 years of relevant work experience to Payroll
• Must have experience in processing US, Canada, region payroll, exposure to end-to-end payroll processing is preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HR processes and procedures
• Must have experience in a high-volume/high-headcount payroll processing
• Experience in using Empower/ Easy Pay, ADP, Global view, Celegro and Workday or other Payroll Systems
• Experience in Oracle System is a plus
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Location Model: Hybrid