Payroll Specialist

PlayTime Entertainment; Taguig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayTime Entertainment in the Philippines is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with Philippine labor laws. You will work with HRIS payroll and perform manual calculations when needed, leveraging advanced Excel skills to ensure precision.

The role requires a CPP designation and at least three years of payroll experience in the Philippines, with a vigilant eye for tax rules and government-mandated benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPP certification required.
• 3+ years experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance in the Philippines.
• Strong understanding of Philippine labor laws and government-mandated benefits.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees in compliance with Philippine labor laws and company policies.
• Manage payroll computations, including overtime, holiday pay, allowances, and deductions.
• Perform both HRIS-based payroll and manual computations to maintain operational flexibility.
• Ensure timely distribution of pay slips and resolution of payroll-related queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

CPP designation

PH labor law knowledge

Excel proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related fields

Tools

HRIS payroll systems

Excel

Job description

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist ensures the accurate and timely administration of payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance in alignment with Philippine labor laws. This role demands proficiency in both HRIS payroll systems and manual payroll processes, advanced knowledge of Excel, and a strong background in final pay computation and statutory contributions (SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and BIR). The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, with experience handling payroll complexities unique to the Philippine setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Philippine labor laws and company policies.
• Manage payroll computations, including overtime, holiday pay, allowances, and deductions.
• Perform both HRIS-based payroll and manual computations to maintain operational flexibility.
• Ensure timely distribution of pay slips and resolution of payroll-related queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, and statutory compliance in the Philippines.
• Strong understanding of Philippine labor laws, tax regulations, and government-mandated benefits.