PAYROLL SPECIALIST

PlayTime Entertainment; Taguig; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayTime Entertainment is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist in the Philippines. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and strict statutory compliance across SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR requirements.

Experience with HRIS payroll systems and Excel dashboards is essential. The ideal candidate will have a CPP designation, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 3 years of Philippines payroll experience, ensuring accurate final pay

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.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll (including overtime, holiday pay, deductions) using HRIS and manual methods.
• Handle final pay and employee clearance for resignations/terminations.
• Ensure compliance with government requirements (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR filings).
• Administer employee benefits (HMO, insurance, etc.) and respond to inquiries.
• Analyze payroll data and create reports/dashboards using Excel.
• Improve payroll systems, policies, and HRIS efficiency.
• Maintain records and support audits, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

Excel proficiency

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Accounting, Finance, or related fields

CPP certification

Job description

Job Description:

Payroll Processing

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.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll (including overtime, holiday pay, deductions) using HRIS and manual methods
• Handle final pay and employee clearance for resignations/terminations
• Ensure compliance with government requirements (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR filings)
• Administer employee benefits (HMO, insurance, etc.) and respond to inquiries
• Analyze payroll data and create reports/dashboards using Excel
• Improve payroll systems, policies, and HRIS efficiency
• Maintain records and support audits, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant

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.