Payroll Specialist

GSM - Green SM; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

GSM - Green SM in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

You will work with SAP, Excel, and collaborate with HR and Finance to streamline processes, resolve discrepancies, and respond to employee inquiries professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience handling end-to-end payroll.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Hands-on SAP payroll experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in SAP.
• Manage government and other company benefits.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generate payroll reports and perform payroll reconciliations.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related concerns professionally and promptly.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with SAP, strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive mindset for process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in SAP.
• Managing of government and other company benefits.
• Ensure compliance with payroll policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generate payroll reports and perform payroll reconciliations.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and support decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll-related concerns professionally and promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar payroll role handling end-to-end payroll
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience using SAP for payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Experience in payroll process automation or implementing workflow improvements is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.