Payroll Team Lead - Hybrid, PH Compliance & Delivery

Gratitude Philippines; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gratitude Philippines is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Team Lead / HR Service Payroll Delivery Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations and lead a dedicated team in a hybrid work setting at the BGC Taguig office.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in payroll processing, 3+ years in leadership, strong knowledge of PH payroll compliance, and familiarity with SAP Payroll and Excel to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing, including salary runs and tax computations.
• At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
• Strong functional knowledge of payroll processes and Philippine statutory compliance.
• Experience managing payroll controls, audits and processing deadlines.
• SAP Payroll experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage payroll operations and team performance.
• Willingness to work on a hybrid schedule at the BGC Taguig office during the day shift.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement.
• Review payroll calculations, tax computations and statutory contributions.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine payroll regulations, including SSS, Pag-IBIG and BIR requirements.
• Lead, supervise and support the payroll team to maintain operational efficiency.
• Oversee payroll controls, audits and processing timelines.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, compliance and operational processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gratitude Philippines is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Team Lead / HR Service Payroll Delivery Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations and lead a dedicated team in a hybrid work setting at the BGC Taguig office.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in payroll processing, 3+ years in leadership, strong knowledge of PH payroll compliance, and familiarity with SAP Payroll and Excel to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.