Payroll Officer (ASAP)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Officer who will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing payroll for approximately 1,000 employees. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing, timekeeping, statutory deductions, and payroll reconciliation. Familiarity with JPS is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,000 employees accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review and validate timekeeping, attendance, overtime, leaves, absences, and other payroll-related data.
• Ensure accurate computation of salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Process and validate statutory contributions and deductions, including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Perform thorough cross-checking of timekeeping records against payroll before finalization.
• Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies or variances.
• Prepare payroll registers, reports, and other payroll-related documentation.
• Coordinate with HR and other departments regarding payroll concerns, employee changes, and discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries and resolve concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies and applicable Philippine labor and statutory requirements.
• Support payroll audits and provide necessary payroll reports and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably handling a large employee population.
• Proven experience processing payroll for approximately 1,000 employees or more.
• Familiarity with JPS is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine payroll processes, statutory deductions, and government contributions.
• Experience in timekeeping validation and payroll reconciliation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.