Payroll Officer responsibilities include calculating employees’ compensation, updating our internal payroll databases and ensuring timely payments. You should have a flair for numbers and be able to handle sensitive information. Familiarity with labor legislation is an advantage.
Responsibilities
Collect daily, weekly or monthly time sheets
Calculate bonuses and allowances
Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
Report on payroll expenses
Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions
Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks and final pay.
Other tasks required
Requirements
Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or similar role
Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
Good knowledge of labor legislation
Time-management skills
Ability to handle confidential information
CPA is REQUIRED
Preferably living in or near Makati City
BS in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field