Payroll Manager

8 hours ago

pasig, metro manila, Philippines JG Summit Holdings Inc. Full-time

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations for the Philippine organization within a shared services environment. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and strong governance. Expertise in Philippines payroll , statutory compliance , and SAP payroll systems is essential.

What is the job like?

1. Payroll Operations Management

  • Lead and manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for the Philippines in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Oversee validation of timekeeping data, earnings, deductions, benefits, tax computations, and final pay.
  • Ensure high accuracy and timely execution of payroll cycles, off-cycle payments, government remittances, and statutory reporting.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

  • Ensure full compliance with Philippine labor laws, tax regulations, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR requirements, and DOLE standards.
  • Lead payroll-related audits, respond to external and internal compliance requests, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

3. SAP Systems Expertise

  • Manage payroll processing using SAP HCM / SAP SuccessFactors (PY, TM, PA modules).
  • Oversee configuration validation, run payroll simulations, troubleshoot system issues, and collaborate with IT/HRIS teams on enhancements.
  • Assess system-generated results to ensure correctness and compliance.

4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists/analysts within the shared services structure.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, Total Rewards, and Global/Regional Shared Services teams.
  • Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and process quality metrics are consistently met.

5. Process Improvement & Governance

  • Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and standardization across payroll processes.
  • Maintain master data integrity, payroll controls, documentation, and process maps.
  • Support system upgrades, UAT testing, and change management activities.

Who are you?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5–8+ years of experience in Philippine payroll operations.
  • Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services (GBS) environment required.
  • Strong SAP payroll experience is highly preferred.
  • Proven track record of managing payroll teams or leading payroll operations.
  • Advanced proficiency in SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Payroll .
  • Strong understanding of Philippine payroll regulations, tax computation, and statutory reporting.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, payroll audits, and process documentation.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
  • Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills and stakeholder management within a shared services context.
  • Amenable to Deployment: Must be willing to work within the JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Shared Services Arm (Go Global Business Services, Inc.)