Payroll Specialist I

Dayforce US, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human capital management company is seeking a Payroll Processing Specialist who will play a critical role in our client delivery team. This position involves full-cycle payroll processing, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with statutory filing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and preferably some experience in payroll, but fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. The company promotes an inclusive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and various wellness initiatives, providing a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness initiatives

Competitive pay

Recognition programs

Volunteer days and community impact opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year work experience in payroll, preferably in an outsourcing environment.
• Good understanding of the whole payroll processing is a plus.
• Self-starter capable of taking initiative and working with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle payroll processing including calculations and reconciliations.
• Monitor the processing checklist and maintain documentation for client payroll.
• Execute payroll processing and validate reports before client verification.

Skills

Excel

MS Outlook

Powerpoint

Excellent team player

Client focused and customer sensitive

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Process and detail oriented

Education

College Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting / taxation

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Expires Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM - Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location : Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in Philippines

About the opportunity

This role will be part of our client delivery team in Philippines, providing payroll processing and support to our HR outsourcing clients.

Involved in the full cycle of payroll processing such as undertaking payroll calculation, performing payroll reconciliation, preparing payroll accounting, general ledger and reports, etc. Other responsibilities include monitoring the processing checklist and calendars, maintaining precise documentation, providing data / report for respective statutory filing within the stipulated deadlines

What you’ll get to do

• Examine client(s)’s payroll advice for completeness and clarify with client(s) if in doubt and upload data in system for processing.
• Execute Payroll Processing and Validate payroll reports against payroll advice and client’s checklist before sending over to client for verification.
• Process final pay of terminated employees and provide final pay package reports to client.
• Provide information for client/employee query(s) within the stipulated timeframe as indicated in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Process client’s Statutory Benefits in a timely manner.
• Perform the annual year-end tax closure and reporting. Generate Forms 2316/2306 for client’s employees and provide resolution to any related queries.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for all relevant documents (payroll advice, reports and correspondences) pertaining to client(s) payroll with reference to annual audit.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedure documentation for client(s).
• To provide data on client’s monthly report and advice Finance on headcount no. for timely billing.
• Participate in monthly dipstick assessment and trainings that may be required.

Skills and experience we value

• College Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting / taxation or related discipline
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in payroll (fresh grads welcome to apply), preferably in an outsourcing environment or have managed large employees’ payroll in a multi-national company
• Good understanding on the whole payroll processing, statutory contribution and submission is a plus
• Required skill(s): Excel, MS Outlook, Powerpoint
• Required language(s): English, Filipino
• Excellent team player
• Client focused and customer sensitive service behaviour.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times with the ability to prioritize work when there are competing demands and urgent business needs.
• Self-starter capable of taking initiative and working with minimal direction
• Process and detail oriented. Able to multi-tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

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