Payroll Specialist

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

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Position Summary

Manage & process monthly payroll for several countries varying in payroll complexity in a Local / Shared Service Blended Team Model across APAC. Partner with all key stakeholders to ensure the responsibilities and objectives of the payroll function are successfully met including: Finance in accordance with US GAAP, HR Field, External payroll service provider and banking partners.

Location: Taguig, Manila

The Role

• Responsible for payroll processing, of several countries varying in payroll complexity (basic to more complex in nature) in a Local / Shared Service blended Team Model.
• Coordinate all incoming payroll data for assigned locations in conjunction with the ADP Service Model.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely company and employee records based on real time requests in accordance with record keeping requirements and data privacy laws.
• Assist balancing of respective payrolls based on the yearend calendar and remit all Third-Party Remittances by defined due dates, complete all Year End balancing, filing & respective reporting.
• Manage employee records within Time and Labor Management System for accurate payment processing.
• Manage Employee benefit registrations and records.
• Manage Company Accruals for Vacation Quotas/Bonus Payouts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, overtime, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
• Remain current on new legislation and regulatory rulings impacting payroll.
• Respond to & resolve all incoming telephone calls and/or email inquiries from employees; delivering the highest level of customer service within expected timelines. Provide resolutions to employee requests & issues demonstrating Stellar Service.
• Plan, organize & participate in Team conference calls; execute on location requests; create and maintain action plan &/or issue log until resolution is attained in conjunction with the Payroll Specialist and/or the Payroll Manager.
• Attend all required departmental training sessions; demonstrate proficiency in learning.
• Collaborate with HR Project Teams and actively participate in transition of payroll services to ADP Service Model.
• Ensure Internal Audit requests related to Payroll are met.
• Handle Employee Verifications (employment, mortgage, & wage).
• Direct contact with employees/managers, Site HR, Benefits, and Local Administrators.
• Direct contact with 3rd party organizations.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equal experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years' practical experience in full cycle end to end payroll processing and ADP Payroll Systems required, inclusive of year-end balancing, remittances & summaries for a medium-to-large company.
• Proficient at Excel and other MS Office programs.
• Experience in any APAC countries payrolls is desired but not essential.
• Proficient in English language.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with good analytical and problem-solving skills around payroll processes and procedures.
• Confidentiality and tact in dealing with sensitive employee information to maintain data privacy compliance.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, customer management skills, analytical, change management and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead from the front.