People Operations Specialist

About the company:

Skyro is a fast-growing fintech company based in the National Capital Region, Philippines. Our mission is to transform the financial services landscape in the Philippines by offering fair and accessible digital financial products. We aim to provide user-friendly lending solutions and superior customer service to all sections of society, promoting financial inclusion and literacy. Founded in 2022 by a team of visionaries, we have the expertise and resources to build best-in-class consumer-centric fintech products.

Backed by Breeze Ventures, a global fintech company based in Singapore, our Philippine operations are powered by Advanced Finance Solutions, Inc. and Jungle Lending, Inc., both registered with the Philippine SEC. As we continue to expand, our team members will have the opportunity to contribute their expertise and talents to a promising international company. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable business and make a difference in the lives of millions of customers.

The People Operations Specialist (Rewards & Benefits) is responsible for managing and enhancing the company's compensation and benefits programs to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and compliance. This role plays a key part in maintaining employee satisfaction, supporting payroll accuracy, and driving data-informed improvements in total rewards practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in compensation structure, benefits administration, and government compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Management

• Administer and maintain the company's salary structure, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Support compensation benchmarking, job evaluations, and salary review exercises.
• Collaborate with managers and Finance to prepare and validate data for salary adjustments, promotions, and annual performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and updated employee compensation records.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR) and ensure timely processing and compliance.
• Administer company-sponsored benefits such as HMO, group insurance, and leave programs.
• Manage vendor coordination for benefits providers and ensure efficient claims handling and membership updates.
• Educate employees on benefits policies and respond to related inquiries.

People Operations Support

• Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate reflection of benefits and deductions.
• Support employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, status changes, and offboarding in relation to rewards and benefits.
• Generate periodic reports on compensation, benefits utilization, and headcount costs.
• Assist in audits, compliance checks, and HR policy implementation.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance reward programs and recommend initiatives that support employee engagement and retention.
• Keep abreast of labor laws, market trends, and industry best practices related to compensation and benefits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in compensation and benefits, payroll, or HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine labor laws and government-mandated benefits.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets; experience with HRIS or payroll systems is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in compensation structure design or salary benchmarking.
• Background in HR analytics or total rewards strategy.
• Exposure to fintech, startup, or fast-scaling business environments.