Payroll Operations Lead

1 week ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Bradford Jacobs Full time ₱1,979,854 - ₱2,262,691 per year

Bradford Jacobs is supporting a well-established global provider of payroll, employee benefits, HR, and employer services. With over 25 years of experience, they have earned the trust of businesses worldwide by delivering integrated global HR and payroll solutions that help companies operate more efficiently.

Their mission is to streamline operations, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and enhance productivity—supporting businesses across more than 165 countries.

Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Payroll Operations Lead to join their growing team in the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have deep payroll processing expertise and a strong understanding of local labor laws, tax compliance, and statutory regulations.

This is a leadership-track opportunity for a payroll professional ready to take on a strategic role in shaping and scaling their payroll services in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients/employees in the Philippines.
  • Ensure compliance with all government-mandated regulations (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG).
  • Drive accuracy and timeliness in salary computation, tax withholdings, benefits, and deductions.
  • Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory reports and remittances.
  • Design and implement payroll policies, internal controls, and service level improvements.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners to support business growth.
  • Mentor and guide junior payroll staff; build and lead a high-performance payroll team.
  • Evaluate and implement payroll systems and automation opportunities.
  • Participate in regional payroll strategy and contribute to business expansion plans.

Requirements:

  • 7–10 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing in the Philippines.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll software/tools (e.g., Sprout, Prople, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • In-depth understanding of Philippine tax, labour law, and government contributions.
  • Experience managing or mentoring a team is a strong advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and integrity.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Self-starter with the ambition to grow into a regional or department leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
  • Certification in payroll management or labour compliance is a plus.
  • Experience working in a BPO/shared services or multi-client environment is an advantage.

This is a mid-senior role hybrid role based in Manila. You must be commutable to Manila.

Salary range: 1,979,854 - 2,262,691 PHP. (Negotiable depending on experience)

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