Senior Payroll Specialist | Onsite

Acquire Intelligence

Metro Manila

On-site

PHP 3,059,000 - 3,934,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage

Yearly Kick-Off Parties

Value Awards recognition

Internal promotions

Meaningful work with teams

12 Vacation Leaves

12 Sick Leaves

1 Birthday Leave

14th Month Pay

Referral incentives to ₱42,000

Job summary

Acquire Intelligence is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for Australian and New Zealand brands. You will ensure compliance and timely pay runs in a high-volume environment.

You will validate data, audit pay runs, and support payroll stakeholders while leveraging Dayforce and Excel skills for accurate reporting and reconciliations.

Qualifications

2+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, preferably with Australian payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare end-to-end fortnightly Australian and New Zealand pay runs for assigned brands and entities, ready for onshore review and authorisation
Perform data entry for new hires, employee changes, and terminations within the Australian monthly pay run
Validate timesheet and roster data from Dayforce and resolve exceptions in collaboration with the Payroll Specialist
Process new starters, terminations, variations, leave, deductions, and entitlements accurately in line with configured rules
Conduct the first review and audit of each pay run prior to onshore submission
Prepare Superannuation, PAYG, and deduction reconciliations for onshore review
Produce scheduled and ad-hoc payroll reports and prepare off-cycle and bonus pays as directed
Resolve tier 1 and tier 2 employee and manager payroll queries within SLA, escalating complex matters appropriately
Perform quality checks on Payroll Specialist work and provide guidance and peer support
Identify process-improvement opportunities and communicate potential issues with proposed solutions before deadlines are at risk

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Dayforce

Superannuation calculations

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MR

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

At Acquire Intelligence, our mission is to help business work smarter.

We bring together the best people, efficient processes, and automation to help companies grow faster and operate with confidence.

Our purpose is to simplify how businesses work, improve performance, and lead meaningful change across the globe.

If you're passionate about making a real impact through innovation and collaboration, Acquire Intelligence is the place to grow your career.

Advance Your Career - Join us today and be part of a team where your work makes an impact!

WHY JOIN THE A-TEAM? Come for a career, stay for the fun!

Here's what's waiting for you:

HMO coverage for you and your family
Epic Yearly Kick-Off Parties with major giveaways (including a car in 2023!)
Recognition through our Value Awards — we celebrate your wins
Real career growth with internal promotions
Meaningful work with talented and supportive teams

Your future matters:

900 internal promotions every year
2,700+ leadership training courses

Extra rewards along the way:

14th Month Pay for employees who complete 5 years with us
Generous referral incentives of up to ₱42,000 depending on the role

Enjoy work-life balance:

12 Vacation Leaves
12 Sick Leaves
1 Birthday Leave

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR ROLE

Join Acquire Intelligence as a Senior Payroll Specialist and take ownership of accurate, end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for Australian and New Zealand brands and entities.

You'll play a key role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly, supporting your team, and ensuring compliance with Australian payroll legislation within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

YOUR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare end-to-end fortnightly Australian and New Zealand pay runs for assigned brands and entities, ready for onshore review and authorisation
Perform data entry for new hires, employee changes, and terminations within the Australian monthly pay run
Validate timesheet and roster data from Dayforce and resolve exceptions in collaboration with the Payroll Specialist
Process new starters, terminations, variations, leave, deductions, and entitlements accurately in line with configured rules
Conduct the first review and audit of each pay run prior to onshore submission
Prepare Superannuation, PAYG, and deduction reconciliations for onshore review
Produce scheduled and ad-hoc payroll reports and prepare off-cycle and bonus pays as directed
Resolve tier 1 and tier 2 employee and manager payroll queries within SLA, escalating complex matters appropriately
Perform quality checks on Payroll Specialist work and provide guidance and peer support
Identify process-improvement opportunities and communicate potential issues with proposed solutions before deadlines are at risk

A BIT ABOUT YOU

2+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, preferably with Australian payroll experience.

Experience using large-scale payroll or rostering systems; Dayforce strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with Superannuation calculations and employee terminations
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, grouping, and filtering for reconciliation and reporting
Proven ability to investigate and resolve payroll issues and respond to employee and manager queries within agreed timeframes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to delivering reliable and timely pay runs
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a professional, service-oriented approach
High level of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential payroll information
Strong organisational and time management skills, with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset and ability to adapt to change