Specialist II, P&T - Payroll

AECOM; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AECOM Philippines is seeking a Payroll Support specialist to handle day-to-day US payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance within SLA guidelines and established methods. You will administer payroll and HR systems, document processes, and escalate issues for timely resolution.

The role requires a degree or equivalent experience, experience with high-volume payroll, and proficiency in MS Office. Hybrid work model with Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years payroll experience.
• Experience in US/Canada payroll processing preferred.
• Intermediate MS Office skills required.
• Knowledge of HR processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely perform payroll activities per SLA.
• Support regulation alignment to ensure compliant payroll processing.
• Manage payroll systems documentation and updates.
• Escalate issues to Team Lead for resolution.
• Maintain SOP/DTP and process updates.
• Perform varied tasks in line with policies and procedures.
• Assist audit-related activities as needed.
• Support simple process improvement initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

High-volume payroll

US payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years payroll experience

Tools

Empower/Easy Pay

ADP

Global View

Celegro

Workday

Oracle System

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Global Business Services - Philippines ROHQ
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

The role will be supporting the day-to-day payroll services for the assigned region (US) by processing assigned processes in compliance with established methodologies, regulations, service-level-agreements (SLA), and processes. The role will also be responsible in administering and processing relevant payroll and HR services systems activities.

• Accurately and timely perform assigned activities in support to the payroll services.
• Provide administrative assistance to the regulation alignment activities to ensure a compliant payroll processing (Taxation, Legislations, and other regulations).
• Perform assigned systems and documentations management activities to ensure compliance ang alignment to relevant payroll records and documentations.
• Escalate and analyze identified issues and concerns to the Team Lead for timely resolution.
• Maintain the SOP/DTP of current processes and incorporate documentation updates as required.
• Perform simple but varied tasks in compliance with service level agreement, process, policies, and procedures.
• Assess identified issues and collate documentation to assist in investigating and in resolving common and recurring issues.
• Participate on assigned audit-related activities.
• Support selected simple process improvement initiatives to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5years of relevant work experience to Payroll
• Must have experience in processing US, Canada, region payroll, exposure to end-to-end payroll processing is preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HR processes and procedures
• Must have experience in a high-volume/high-headcount payroll processing
• Experience in using Empower/ Easy Pay, ADP, Global view, Celegro and Workday or other Payroll Systems
• Experience in Oracle System is a plus
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional Information

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.