Payroll Accountant

Who We Are Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. The EH Way At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average This Role We are looking for a highly organized Junior Payroll Accountant for Global Teams with 1-2 years work experience in end-to-end payroll administration and/or finance operations. You will maintain confidential data and serve as the primary contact for payroll and finance queries, and assist with financial reporting. You should be a self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving skills, customer service experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a fixed term 1-year contract position on a full 5-day day shift working arrangement from 8.30am - 5.30pm PH time. Your key focus areas will be Administer and maintain highly-confidential employee pay data and records Administer and maintain payroll related databases, templates, etc. Ensure the accuracy of payroll reports, timesheets, etc. Prepare pre-payroll reports within prescribed deadlines Perform post-payroll audits to validate payroll accuracy Perform post-payroll audits to validate statutory contributions Perform post-payroll audits to validate payroll-related vendor invoices Prepare and send out client invoices within the prescribed deadlines Act as the main point of contact for queries from clients, employees and partners Respond and resolve queries within prescribed SLAs Assist with end-of-month financial reporting and analysis Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis, as needed Act as a leave cover for fellow payroll and finance administrators To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring At least 1-2 years work experience in payroll administration and/or finance operations Work experience in an Employer of Record structure would be an advantage Work experience in cross-country payroll would be an advantage Customer service experience is a must Excel proficiency is a must Netsuite experience would be an advantage Zendesk experience would be an advantage Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn Ability to work with confidential information with a high degree of accuracy Ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Decision making and problem-solving skills Positive attitude and strong work ethic At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means A generous budget for your home office. Cutting-edge tools and technology. Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year). 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package. Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded. Generous leave allowance - 24 days per annum. Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content). Employee Share Option Program - be an owner of Employment Hero. Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025. At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy. Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr