Strategic HR & Payroll Operations Lead

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, is looking for an experienced HR Operations and Payroll professional to manage end-to-end benefits administration and employee data management in a dynamic Shared Services environment.

The role requires 8+ years of overall experience with at least 5 years in HR, specifically in government benefits administration, and a solid understanding of statutory compliance and HRMS systems. The work may involve night shifts and location flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, HR Management, or Accountancy is preferred.
• 8+ years total experience with 5+ years in HR, specifically benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and government reporting in the payroll domain.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HRMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR Operations and Payroll activities end to end.
• Oversee Benefits administration processes and ensure compliance with government agencies.
• Handle Employee Data Management including personal and job data.
• Address employee escalations and provide timely resolutions.
• Assist with year-end activities and reporting.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and ongoing communications about processes and systems.
• Support cross-functional rotation within HR Operations and Payroll as needed.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee data management

Escalation handling

Communication skills

HR process knowledge

HRMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR/Accountancy

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, is looking for an experienced HR Operations and Payroll professional to manage end-to-end benefits administration and employee data management in a dynamic Shared Services environment.

The role requires 8+ years of overall experience with at least 5 years in HR, specifically in government benefits administration, and a solid understanding of statutory compliance and HRMS systems. The work may involve night shifts and location flexibility as needed.