Payroll Associate

About Apeiron

Apeiron is the next generation professional services firm. Our services and solutions are tailored to the needs of start-ups and enterprise companies in Southeast Asia and beyond. With a strong presence in both Singapore and the Philippines, Apeiron offers technology-enabled professional services designed to support businesses at every stage of their growth.

Our culture is fast-paced and unique, we recognize great achievements with great rewards. To support our ambitious growth, we are looking for commercially astute, ambitious individuals who can bring fresh and innovative thinking to Apeiron and play a part in driving us forward in reimagining professional services. Apeiron believes in the power of meritocracy. We invest in the development of our people to help everyone achieve their full potential.

Be part of our mission

We're looking for passionate people to join us on our mission. We value flat hierarchies, clear communication, and full ownership and responsibility.

Benefits include

• Quality-driven environment
• Sponsored learning and development
• Semi-annual performance bonus
• Remote-friendly environment
• Health Insurance

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

As a Payroll Associate at Apeiron, you will be instrumental in supporting the administration, optimization, and compliance of the company's compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they align with both local industry standards and Philippine regulations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, management, and employees, delivering key compensation and benefits insights while ensuring that all programs run smoothly and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Philippine labor laws, HR practices, and compensation and benefits trends. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to handle confidential information with professionalism are crucial. If you are passionate about providing excellent employee support and playing a key role in enhancing compensation and benefits strategies, this opportunity is for you.

• Process the payroll and statutory benefits of Apeiron and its clients and affiliates
• Assist in the design and execution of competitive compensation structures that align with business objectives and comply with Philippine labor regulations (e.g., minimum wage laws, 13th-month pay, and other statutory benefits), including benchmarking studies.
• Support the planning and execution of performance-based incentives, salary reviews, and bonus structures in line with the company's policies and financial goals.
• Administer regular compensation programs, such as regularization salary adjustments and merit-based increases, while ensuring compliance with applicable local laws and industry practices.
• Manage the full cycle of employee benefits programs, including health insurance (e.g., HMO), government-mandated benefits (e.g., SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), and retirement benefits under the company's programs.
• Educate employees about available benefits and assist with enrollment and claim procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and concerns, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Track and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Philippine Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other government-mandated programs, ensuring timely and accurate remittances.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of employee compensation and benefits data in Amber, the HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and ensure proper documentation for audits and reporting purposes.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration, HR, or a related field,
• Ability to give detailed attention to projects
• Familiarity with HRIS or other compensation/benefits management systems.
• Knowledge of Philippine labor laws and regulations (Labor Code, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, tax requirements, etc.).
• Experience with local payroll processing and statutory benefit requirements is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive and team-oriented approach, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person