HR Specialist - Compensation and Benefits - Manila

The role also involves support in policy writing and employee relations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and lead payroll preparation and processing as well as validate attendance, leave applications, and payroll inputs.
• Maintain payroll and salary records (salaries, bonuses, allowances, deductions) · Ensure timely salary release and statutory deductions
• Prepare and submit compensation and benefits reports (e.g., 2316, 1601C, withholding tax)
• Conduct payroll orientation and respond to payroll-related employee inquiries
• Support in the annualization process and last pay computations

• Administer government-mandated (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and company-provided benefits (HMO, life insurance, leave entitlements)
• Facilitate enrollment, renewal, amendment, and cancellation of benefit coverages
• Liaise with providers for claims, escalations, and employee concerns
• Counsel employees on benefits and assist in claims processing
• Validate and approve sickness and maternity benefits
• Assess and approve government loan applications
• Monitor monthly government postings and update systems accordingly
• Renew government documents and signatories annually

• Administer and ensure data integrity of HRIS
• Maintain accurate employee records and benefit documentation
• Ensure compliance and timely updates to HRIS and trackers

• Review payroll and benefit compliance for outsourced manpower services and client employees. Ensure proper billing, remittance, and posting of government contributions and loans. Monitor client service agreements and ensure accurate and timely payment processing

• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits policies. Document and improve department procedures and workflows. Ensure HR policies are aligned with current labor regulations

• Support investigations and disciplinary meetings as needed. Provide guidance to employees on C&B issues. Handle queries and ensure high-level customer service in resolving concerns

• Prepare and submit payroll and benefit-related reports (SSS R3, PhilHealth RF-1, Pag-IBIG MCRF, BIR 2316, etc.). Ensure timely remittance of statutory contributions. Support audits and provide necessary documentation.

• Participate in special projects or tasks as needed and conduct site visits as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in compensation & benefits, payroll, or HR administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Accountancy, or related field.
• Proven expertise in handling payroll, statutory benefits, and government compliance (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, HRIS, and timekeeping platforms.
• Strong understanding and application of labor regulations and tax laws.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing confidential data.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently.

Working Environment:

1. Full-time office-based arrangement
2. Occasional fieldwork for government and client servicing.
3. Regular collaboration with Finance, HR, and third-party providers.