Payroll Specialist

Job Description
About Us

Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry-leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities. We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices.

Glass Lewis' industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets. Our clients include many of the world's leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timișoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan. Our team includes more than 400 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research. For more information, please visit 

As a Payroll Specialist, in this role you will be responsible for a broad variety of tasks to support the Senior Manager, Global Payroll, in the completion of all payrolls for over 400 employees across all offices. You will plan, prioritize and organize the overall workload including company payroll and benefit data changes, such as tax information, direct deposit, and changes to employee records in order to maintain payroll records for processing of a bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls. You will support global expansion and provide insight for external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance in multiple countries. You will have the chance to strengthen your understanding of both operational and technical payroll processes. The successful candidate will be someone who is looking to progress to global payroll by creating and improving payroll processes. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll and work closely with our HR team as well as the Finance team.

Job Requirements
Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in payroll processes.
• Basic understanding of payroll processing, tax regulations, and labor laws is a plus.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel level and proficiency in using HRIS Hi Bob & payroll software (e.g. Sprout)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Languages

• Excellent English reading and writing skills

Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the entire payroll process for APAC countries (Japan, Australia and Philippines)
2. Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all payroll tasks.
3. Gather and review timesheets, attendance data, and other payroll-related information.
4. Download work hours data from Payroll software (Sprout)
5. Participate in the preparation of year-end payroll reports and tax documentation.
6. Assist in payroll process such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions.
7. Generate ad hoc reports and perform quarterly audits.

Job Benefits
The role is a full-time, hybrid position that requires regular office attendance (3x per week). This position is based in our Makati City office.

EEO Statement:

Glass Lewis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.