Payroll Associate

About the role

The Payroll Associate is responsible for assisting in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of employee payroll records to ensure accurate and timely salary payments. The role involves computing salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, and other payroll-related transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws and government regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process employee payroll accurately and on time.
• Compute basic salaries, overtime pay, holiday pay, night differential, allowances, and other compensation.
• Calculate payroll deductions, including absences, tardiness, loans, and other authorized deductions.
• Ensure accurate computation and processing of mandatory government contributions, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and withholding tax, as applicable.
• Review and verify attendance records, timekeeping reports, overtime requests, and leave records before payroll processing.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and ensure the confidentiality of salary information.
• Prepare payroll summaries, reports, pay slips, and other payroll-related documents.
• Coordinate with the HR and Finance Departments regarding payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee concerns.
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of payroll-related government remittances and reports.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with payroll policies, company procedures, and applicable labor laws.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, Human Resource Management, or any related field.
• Preferably with experience in payroll processing, timekeeping, or HR and Finance operations.
• Knowledge of payroll computation, labor standards, and mandatory government contributions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.