Payroll Specialist – Australian Payroll & Compliance

HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions in Taguig, Philippines is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage weekly payroll runs and payroll-related queries. The role supports business partners with reports, ABA file uploads, and maintains time and attendance systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or related field, with experience in Australian payroll processes and Aurion or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in Australian payroll processes, including taxation, superannuation, leave entitlements, and award interpretation, required.
• Experience with Aurion or other enterprise payroll systems.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll runs for business partners.
• Provide additional support to business partners through reports and the uploading of ABA files, as required and directed.
• Maintain the in-house time and attendance system.
• Maintain databases, including contracted hours, contracted shifts, new starters, and employee terminations.
• Verify international employees’ visa and work rights.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and external organisations promptly via email.
• Provide support to the onshore team.
• Complete separation certificates and employment details forms as required.
• Maintain payroll records, including superannuation and leave details.
• Follow up on returned superannuation payments and ensure contributions are directed to the correct funds.
• Assist with month-end payroll procedures.
• Work with the bookkeeping team to resolve outstanding payroll reconciliation items in preparation for the end of the financial year.
• Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
• Support the local payroll officer in all aspects of the team’s work and complete tasks as assigned.
• Maintain employee confidentiality and protect sensitive payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data integrity

Confidentiality

Australian payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Aurion

Time & attendance systems

Job description

HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions in Taguig, Philippines is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage weekly payroll runs and payroll-related queries. The role supports business partners with reports, ABA file uploads, and maintains time and attendance systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or related field, with experience in Australian payroll processes and Aurion or similar systems.