Payroll Officer

Newco Consulting Pty Ltd is a design consultancy firm that offers a diverse range of services across engineering and design, architectural drafting and building design, product design and sustainability. We have grown to deliver the service needs of our clients and has the unique ability to design and develop innovative solutions to meet the highest levels.

We are looking for a Payroll Officer to join our team.

What we offer:

• Modern office space
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The chance to work on exciting and innovative projects

About the role

Processing accurate and timely end-to-end payroll using Sprout Payroll, including salaries, allowances, overtime, leave, deductions, commissions, incentives and final pay.

Key responsibilities

• Validating payroll inputs including timesheets, attendance records, leave applications and other employee entitlements
• Ensuring compliance with Philippine statutory requirements, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and BIR regulations
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, compensation data, tax information and payroll master data
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, statutory reports, payroll summaries and management reports
• Supporting payroll annualization, year-end tax activities, audits and compliance reviews
• Responding to employee payroll enquiries and resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Processing payroll-related employee lifecycle changes including onboarding, salary adjustments, promotions, transfers and separations
• Maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of payroll and employee information
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, system functionality and automation

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience processing end-to-end payroll within the Philippines.
• Sound knowledge of Philippine Labour Code, BIR regulations, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG requirements.
• Experience with payroll annualisation, tax reporting and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience using Sprout Payroll or a similar HRIS/payroll system.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of payroll process improvement, system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Experience assisting with payroll forecasting, budgeting and management reporting.
• Exposure to payroll administration within a professional services or multi-entity organization.