JOB SUMMARY

Responsible in driving the strategic direction of payroll and benefits administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and enhancing overall employee satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Payroll Management

2. Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

3. Develop and implement strategic payroll initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
4. Conduct thorough reviews of payroll-related data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
5. Resolve and address employee inquiries regarding their wages and deductions
6. Coordinate with Finance payroll-related activities that need approval or funding

7. Always maintain confidentiality of data

8. Government Remittances & Stakeholder Relations

9. Ensure timely and accurate remittance of payroll taxes and other statutory deductions to relevant government agencies.

10. Strategize and streamline processes to enhance compliance and efficiency.

11. Establish a strong working relationship with government agencies and partners such as SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig, HMO, Clinic Management etc.

12. Payroll Compliance

13. Maintain compliance with all payroll-related regulations and laws.

14. Develop and implement policies to ensure adherence to internal and external payroll regulations

15. Prepare necessary documentation for audits and ensure adherence to internal policies.

16. Report Submission

17. Prepare, review and submit required payroll reports to government agencies and internal stakeholders.

18. Consolidate and analyze payroll data to provide strategic insights for management decision-making

19. Benefits Administration

20. Develop and implement strategic programs and policies related to benefits administration to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. This includes administration of government and company benefits, contracts, IDs, uniform etc.

21. People Management

22. Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll and benefits team.

23. Conduct performance evaluations and provide strategic feedback to team members.

24. Ensure the team is well-trained and up-to-date with the latest payroll and benefits regulations and best practices.

25. Stakeholder Representation

26. Represent the payroll and benefits department in strategic meetings with other stakeholders.

27. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll and benefits matters.

28. Advocate for payroll and benefits initiatives that align with organizational goals.

29. Budget Preparation

30. Prepares the HR budget in collaboration with Finance

31. Monitor and manage budget allocations for payroll and benefits.
32. Provide strategic insights and recommendations for budget optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and benefits administration, with at least 3 years' supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll software and systems.
• Familiarity with government regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.