IC Philippines Payroll SME

About The Company
Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

About The Role
The Payroll SME for Philippines acts as the key liaison between the company and its external payroll vendor(s), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across designated entities. This role supports operational excellence, drives process improvements, and ensures alignment with internal controls and local statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll vendor(s) regarding operational queries, escalations, and service delivery.
• Coordinate regular governance meetings and issue resolution.

Payroll Operations

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing activities for assigned countries/entities.
• Validate payroll outputs, including gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, and final reports.
• Ensure timely submission of payroll data and approvals.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements, SOX control
• Support wage tax audits, and statutory reporting in collaboration with vendor

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with organizational policies.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Support system upgrades, automation initiatives, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, vendor management, and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., EY, ADP, SD Worx).
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software/tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Disclaimer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.