Senior Payroll Specialist | Kronos & Affinity SME (APAC)

PepsiCo; Makati; On-site; PHP 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in the Philippines seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage on-site payroll duties at our new BGC office. The role requires attendance 12–14 days per month and supports Australian and New Zealand payroll processing, reporting, and ad-hoc analyses.

You will handle queries with a strong customer service mindset and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a multinational payroll environment, experience with Affinity and Kronos, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a large multinational payroll environment.
• Experience with Affinity and Kronos preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience interpreting multiple Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent Excel and analytical capabilities.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payrolls are processed on time and accurately per schedule.
• Serve as in-house SME/Super User of Kronos and assist payroll/HR on queries.
• Act as in-house SME of Affinity; develop pay elements and improve processes.
• Update employee master file and leave entitlements in Affinity according to instructions.
• Process payments and resolve queries for Inpat and Expat staff.
• Respond to employee inquiries within 24 hours with timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and business controls for all transactions.
• Maintain data integrity and compliance with industrial instruments (e.g., EBA/CWA/Modern Award).
• Provide punctual reporting on Workers’ Comp, Expat/Inpat payments, Leave Provisions and Labour Costings.
• Promote health, safety, and welfare of employees.
• Assist National Payroll Manager, Payroll Officers, and Payroll Accountant to meet goals.
• Maintain compliance and assist with audits.

Skills

Kronos

Affinity Payroll

Payroll processing

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Affinity Payroll System

Kronos

Job description

PepsiCo in the Philippines seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage on-site payroll duties at our new BGC office. The role requires attendance 12–14 days per month and supports Australian and New Zealand payroll processing, reporting, and ad-hoc analyses.

You will handle queries with a strong customer service mindset and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a multinational payroll environment, experience with Affinity and Kronos, and strong