[ref. r56176000] Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Makati Full-time
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Join the Tech Partner Behind Regulator-Mandated Financial Systems Worldwide.
At Etrading Software, you'll be part of the team that designs and builds high-performance, low-latency systems used by global financial institutions, including Fortune 500 banks - across Europe, the UK, and beyond. We are a Great Place to Work® Certified company building trusted systems for the world's financial markets.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems and wants to contribute to a stable, high-impact platform at the core of global finance.
Etrading Software is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of our payroll operations in the Philippines. This role is ideal for someone who has managed full-cycle payroll manually for 300+ employees, knows the ins and outs of PH government compliance, and has helped build or scale payroll processes from scratch.This role will only report onsite once a week.
What You'll Do- Run end-to-end Philippine payroll for 200-300 employees (semi-monthly)
- Accurately compute salaries, adjustments, final pay, 13th month, and other pay components
- Prepare and file all BIR forms including 2316, 1601-C, and 1604-CF with 100% compliance
- Handle statutory contributions and remittances (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
- Reconcile payroll reports with Finance and support audit and journal entry requirements
- Maintain employee benefits records and payroll documentation securely and accurately
- Manage billing and reconciliation of employee benefits (e.g., HMO, insurance, allowances) in coordination with Finance and Ops
- Draft and issue payroll-related memos when necessary (overpayments, disputes, etc.)
- Proactively recommend improvements to payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with HR and Admin on onboarding, offboarding, and compliance tasks
- 4+ years of end-to-end Philippine payroll experience for 300+ headcount
- Proven background in manual and Excel-based payroll processing
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, IF statements, XLOOKUP, etc.)
- Experience preparing and filing BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG reports
- Strong working knowledge of labor standards, government benefits, and audit protocols
- Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality in handling payroll data
- Strong coordination skills and comfort working with HR, Finance, and external partners
- Background in accounting, finance, or audit
- Experience leading or supporting BIR or SSS audits
- Exposure to payroll system transitions or process automation
- Happiness & Well-Being - No micromanagement. No daily commutes. Just a hybrid setup and the freedom to thrive. We're also GPTW-certified, because a great place to work isn't just a tagline here.
- Transparency & Trust - No hidden agendas here. We value clarity, accountability, and honest conversations at every level.
- Excellence & Growth
- We invest in your growth.
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- you earn it!
- Diversity & Inclusion - We don't tick boxes. We build teams where every background, identity, and perspective is valued.
- Collaboration & Impact - Work with smart, driven people solving real problems. Your work will impact systems used across the globe.
At Etrading Software, we don't just build technology - we build trust, innovation, and strong partnerships. If you're looking for a career that values your growth, well-being, and impact, we'd love to have you on board!
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