Remote Payroll Specialist | Client Onboarding & Optimization

PuzzleHR; Philippines; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

PuzzleHR is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for assigned clients on a vendor-specific platform. The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and timely processing, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to optimize workflows.

The position supports onboarding, payroll calendar management, and process standardization to deliver high-quality service in a remote setup. A strong background in Excel and client communications is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll processing experience in vendor-specific system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for auditing, balancing, and data validation.
• Strong client-facing payroll communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients using the vendor-specific platform.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, and accruals.
• Perform payroll balancing to ensure precise and error-free processing.
• Manage payroll changes like hires, terminations, and salary updates in vendor systems.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments.
• Support payroll imports, integrations, and timekeeping data reviews.
• Collaborate with clients to gather, validate, and process inputs.
• Develop client-specific payroll SOPs and onboarding docs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

5+ years payroll processing experience

2-4 years vendor-specific payroll experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PuzzleHR is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for assigned clients on a vendor-specific platform. The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and timely processing, while collaborating with clients and internal teams to optimize workflows.

The position supports onboarding, payroll calendar management, and process standardization to deliver high-quality service in a remote setup. A strong background in Excel and client communications is essential.