US Payroll Analyst

Cognizant; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a qualified candidate in the Philippines to handle compensation administration, payroll helpdesk, and compensation & benefits administration within a Finance & Accounting/HR Shared Services context. The role requires hands-on experience with compensation tools and SQL scripting, and familiarity with CRM platforms to manage cases efficiently.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of college, no back subjects, and prior exposure to compensation workflows, payroll processes,

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience on compensation tools (Anaplan, Callidus/SAP, OIC, Xactly, Salesforce).
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data.
• Experience with CRM tools and case management.
• At least 2 years of college; no back subject.

Responsibilities

• Compensation administration.
• Payroll helpdesk.
• Compensation & Benefits administration.
• Finance & Accounting.
• HR Shared Services.

Skills

Compensation

Payroll

Benefits administration

Finance & Accounting

HR Shared Services

Anaplan

Callidus

SAP

OIC

Xactly

Salesforce

SQL scripting

CRM tools

Education

Two years of college

Tools

Anaplan

Callidus/SAP

OIC

Xactly

Salesforce

Job description

Cognizant is a global organization serving clients across multiple industries with a deep set of offerings provided by our practice areas and supported by corporate and enabling functions. Employing roughly 270,000 talented associates worldwide, Cognizant is dedicated to anticipating and solving clients' toughest problems and enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Join us and Be Cognizant!

Key responsibilities

• Compensation administration
• Payroll helpdesk
• Compensation & Benefits administration
• Finance & Accounting
• HR Shared Services

Who thrives here:

• At least 2 years in college, no back subject
• 2 years experience in either any of the below:
• compensation administration
• Payroll helpdesk
• Compensation & Benefits administration
• Finance & Accounting
• HR Shared Services
• Must have hands-on experience on compensation tools (Anaplan, Callidus/SAP, OIC, Xactly, Salesforce)
• Experience creating SQL scripts to extract quantitative data
• Experience with CRM tools and case management

Why Join Us?

At Cognizant, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers that thrive in the digital era.

• Growth That Matters - Clear career paths, continuous learning, and opportunities to move into leadership or specialized roles. You're not just filling a seat-you're building a future.
• Support That Empowers - A collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your well-being is prioritized through strong benefits and work-life balance.
• Impact That Inspires - Work on global accounts that shape industries, influence millions of users, and give you a sense of purpose beyond the paycheck.

Your future starts here-grow, thrive, and make an impact with Cognizant.