Senior Payroll Specialist

4 days ago

Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines FiltaGlobal Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year

Location: Makati City, Philippines (Must be based in Makati or nearby cities)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - will be reporting to the Makati office twice a week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PHT

About the Company

Since 2016, Filta has been an award-winning, Australian-owned BPO partnering with forward-thinking businesses to build full-time teams in the Philippines and Colombia.

At Filta, we're not just an outsourcing company - we're a global community of talented people who care about doing great work the right way. We're building a place where great minds connect, collaborate, and make a lasting impact.

To make this happen, we need people who create meaningful experiences for those who matter most - our clients, our teammates, and future talent.

Join a team that values ownership, candour, and great service - for our clients and for each other.

They are now looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join their growing team in the Philippines.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • HMO healthcare for you and 1 dependent (with COVID insurance)
  • 20 combined SL/VLs per year, accrued from day one (10 credited post-regularization)
  • 13th-month bonus + government-mandated benefits
  • Computer provided + monthly internet allowance
  • Access to work in one of our Manila-based offices
  • Member Wellness Program to support balance and well-being
  • Regularization drink to celebrate milestones
  • Paid birthday leave + birthday cake
  • Doona Days - additional leave credits for self-care, and mental reset
  • Welcome gift pack + work anniversary gifts
  • Year-End Party + Christmas hamper
  • Regular social activities across teams and time zones

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be reporting to our Operations Manager based in the Philippines. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors while driving process improvements and maintaining data integrity.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Execute and audit end-to-end payroll processing with precision and timeliness.
  • Handle complex pay scenarios such as bonuses, retro pay, and final pay computations.
  • Manage government remittances, benefits, and tax filings in full compliance with local laws.
  • Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, ensuring excellent service and confidentiality.
  • Reconcile payroll data against the general ledger and reporting systems.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across payroll systems.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth data flow and system integrity.
  • Liaise with external vendors, monitor SLAs, and verify billing accuracy.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 3–7 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle payroll management.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems such as Sprout, Xero, or similar HRIS platforms.
  • Strong understanding of Philippine payroll regulations, including tax, SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF compliance.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data reconciliation).
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining complex payroll concepts clearly.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

  • Experience with system integrations between payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping platforms.
  • Exposure to process automation or system implementation projects.
  • Experience working in a shared services or global outsourcing environment.Leadership experience mentoring junior payroll team members.

Ready to Apply?

We're excited to get to know you Click Apply, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important: This role is open to Philippine-based candidates only. Applications must be submitted in English.

Let's build something amazing together.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

  • What is your salary expectation?

Location:

  • Makati (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Makati

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