The Benefits and Payroll Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and employee benefits across multiple business units within the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining payroll accuracy, managing statutory and company-sponsored benefits, and ensuring full compliance with Philippine labor laws and government regulations.
This role requires a highly detail-oriented and reliable professional who can manage sensitive payroll data with integrity and confidentiality. The specialist will work closely with the Human Resources, Finance, and business unit leaders to ensure efficient payroll processing, proper benefits administration, and a seamless employee experience.
Payroll Administration
- Process end-to-end payroll operations for employees across multiple business units.
- Ensure accurate computation of salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, taxes, and government contributions.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and Philippine labor regulations.
- Coordinate with Finance and HR teams to ensure payroll accuracy and timely release.
Benefits Administration
- Manage employee benefits programs including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other company benefits.
- Handle employee enrollment, updates, and claims for benefits programs.
- Ensure timely remittance and compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
- Address employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits.
Compliance and Reporting
- Prepare payroll reports and statutory reports as required by government agencies.
- Ensure proper documentation, record keeping, and filing of payroll and benefits records.
- Support audits related to payroll, benefits, and government compliance.
Coordination Across Business Units
- Handle payroll and benefits administration for multiple companies or business units within the organization.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and department leaders to ensure smooth payroll and benefits operations.
Ad Hoc
- Performs other tasks that may be assigned either individually or as part of a committee.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
- Experience handling multiple business units or entities is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine payroll practices and statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR).
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
