US Payroll Specialist — Global Payroll & Compliance

Relay Human Cloud; Makati; Remote; PHP 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay Human Cloud is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team and support an international client. You will manage payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll processing experience, solid Excel skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. This role offers a dynamic, global environment with opportunities for process improvements and collaboration with HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and administration, ideally for 500+ employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll calculations, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using payroll systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting strict payroll deadlines.
• Willing to work from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Philippine night shift).

Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll accurately and on time for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Review and validate time records, attendance, overtime, deductions, and other payroll inputs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Follow established payroll procedures and applicable compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Deductions

Excel

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Admin or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Relay Human Cloud is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team and support an international client. You will manage payroll for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while maintaining confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll processing experience, solid Excel skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. This role offers a dynamic, global environment with opportunities for process improvements and collaboration with HR and Finance.