Payroll master

Job Description

Role Overview

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services across assigned countries or entities. This role ensures end-to-end payroll execution, supports vendor coordination, and maintains adherence to statutory and organizational requirements.

The position also plays a key role in issue resolution, process improvement, and delivering a high standard of internal customer service.

• Process end-to-end payroll, including statutory and taxation payments and reporting for countries processed in-house
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll payments for all supported countries
• Ensure data from Workday and non-Workday systems is collated and transferred to the Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)
• Release payroll data and any special instructions to the Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)
• Receive payroll data from LCPV, review, validate, and confirm results
• Support payroll system upgrades to ensure alignment with legal and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with payroll vendors on all matters related to payroll processing and reporting
• Address employee concerns and queries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain and update payroll-related tools (e.g., country payroll manuals, wage type catalogues, process flows, and payroll calendars)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Treasury) to process bank files and finalize payroll
• Drive and sustain cross-country process improvements and standardization across supported regions

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures for assigned countries
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel); experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP) is preferred
• Strong focus on accuracy, control, and compliance
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build professional relationships across teams
• High level of process orientation and continuous improvement mindset
• Above-average communication skills and strong customer service orientation
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related discipline required
• 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably within an HR Shared Services environment
• Experience handling regional or multi-country payroll is required

Work location

TAGUIG CITY, NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT

Remarks

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