US Payroll/Sr. Payroll Specialist (hybrid set up, Shared Services Organization)

Private Advertiser; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while staying compliant with policies and regulations. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, employees, and external vendors to resolve issues and improve processes, delivering reliable payroll outcomes.

The role includes payroll audits, data validation, and reporting, plus system enhancements and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with payroll processing and operations.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on time.
• Review and validate payroll data including hires, terminations, and changes.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
• Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure payroll excellence.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Work Set-up: 3 days onsite, 2 days work from home

Night shift schedule

Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, employees, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and improve payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on time.

• Review and validate payroll data, including hires, terminations, pay changes, and benefits-related updates.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.

• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities.

• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.

• Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure payroll excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in payroll processing and payroll operations.

• Knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-country or global payroll.

• Experience with payroll audits, implementations, or process improvement initiatives.