Payroll Supervisor

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

SmoothMoves, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead end-to-end payroll operations on-site in Metro Manila. The role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring timely wage disbursements and adherence to statutory requirements while coordinating with HR, finance, and operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep payroll experience, proficiency with payroll systems and Excel, and strong attention to detail and confidentiality in a fast-paced shared services environment.

Qualifications

• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of garnishments, payroll taxes, and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing benefits and payroll-related deductions.
• Foundational accounting skills to review entries and support financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for assigned teams or client accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of wages and payroll adjustments.
• Monitor compliance with laws and company policies; coordinate with HR, finance, and operations.
• Review reports, approve payroll transactions, and support audits.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Garnishments

Payroll Taxes

Employee Benefits

Accounting basics

Payroll systems

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

SmoothMoves, Inc. is a service-focused organization specializing in recruitment, training, workforce management, outsourcing, and logistics solutions. The company supports clients by providing end-to-end talent and operational services that help streamline business processes. Teams at SmoothMoves, Inc. work closely with partners to ensure efficient deployment and management of personnel. The organization values reliability, continuous improvement, and collaborative work to deliver high-quality support across its service lines.

Role Description

The Payroll Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Metro Manila, responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for assigned teams or client accounts. This role includes supervising payroll processing cycles, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of wages, managing payroll adjustments, and monitoring compliance with relevant laws and company policies. The Payroll Supervisor will coordinate closely with HR, finance, and operations to resolve payroll issues, handle employee inquiries, and maintain up-to-date payroll records. Daily tasks also involve reviewing reports, approving payroll-related transactions, supporting audits, and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong attention to detail, and the ability to guide and coach payroll staff.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Payroll Administration, including end-to-end processing, reconciliation, and compliance
• Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll Taxes, with the ability to apply relevant regulations and statutory requirements
• Experience managing Employee Benefits and coordinating payroll-related benefit deductions and adjustments
• Foundational Accounting skills to review payroll entries, support financial reporting, and ensure accurate general ledger postings
• Previous experience in a payroll supervisory or lead role, preferably in a shared services, BPO, or outsourcing environment
• Proficiency with payroll systems and MS Office tools (especially Excel) and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and support team members
• Ability to work on-site in Metro Manila and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred