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For more than 20 years, Payscale has combined trusted market data with AI-powered technology to deliver actionable insights that turn pay from a cost into a catalyst for growth. The Payscale Intelligence Cloud portfolio of solutions - Ascent, JobNav, and Paycycle - empower top companies and businesses like Cintas, Leidos, Chipotle, Ohio State University, and TJX Companies.\nCreate confidence in your compensation. Payscale.\nTo learn more, visit www.payscale.com.\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to support our payroll operations in the Philippines. This role is responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll, maintaining employee data within HR and payroll systems, administering statutory contributions and compliance requirements, auditing payroll-related transactions, and providing exceptional employee support. The payroll specialist will report to Sr. Payroll Manager.\nWhat You'll Do\nProcess semi-monthly payroll for 130+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits.\n\nHandle 13th-month pay, final pay, and year-end tax certificates.\n\nAudit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and local regulations\n\nManage government contributions and remittances and other statutory payroll requirements.\n\nAdminister and ensure the accurate and timely remittance of statutory contributions and compliance filings, including: Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)\n\nPrepare and distribute payroll reports, including payroll registers and journal entries.\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable Philippine labor laws, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements\n\nDevelop and maintain detailed payroll SOPs, onboarding documentation, and payroll process records.\n\nMaintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.\n\nServe as the primary backup to the Payroll Manager during absences, and support payroll processing for Payscale's other entities as needed.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n5-7 years of experience in payroll processing and administration.\n\nKnowledge of local payroll laws and regulations.\nGovernment portals: BIR eFPS and eBIRForms, SSS My.SSS employer portal, PhilHealth ePRP, and the Pag-IBIG employer/Virtual Pag-IBIG portal.\n\nExperience with payroll software, such as ADP or Workday.\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.\n\nStrong numerical accuracy and attention to detail to ensure error-free payroll processing.\n\nNice to Have\nExperience supporting payroll operations within a multinational organization\n\nKnowledge of payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives.\n\nLocation\nPayscale Manila has an employee centric hybrid model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person in our office for the moments that matter. \nIn our hybrid model, employees can work from the location that works best for them when our team is not scheduled to be in the office.\nWhen you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:\nHigh-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.\n\nDevice for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.\n\nPayscale has employees across the US, Canada, UK, The Philippines and Romania however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.\nBenefits and Perks\nAll around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:\nData informed decision making.\n\nCustomer first. Always.\n\nSucceed together.\n\nRelentless about results. Obsessed with excellence.\n\nLead the change. Shape the standard.\n\nAn open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:\nMonthly company All Hands meetings\n\nRegular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs\n\nAccess to continued learning & development opportunities\n\nOur commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth\n\nA growing network of Employee Resource Groups\n\nCompany sponsored volunteer hours\n\nAnd more!\n\nOur more standard benefits\nPaid Philippine Regular holidays + 1 additional Payscale holiday (Global Mental Health Day)\n\n15 paid days of additional leave, credited up front upon regularization and refreshed annually. Unused leave are monetized.\n\nHMO Coverage +1 dependent\n\nFixed work schedule, Monday through Friday 10pm-7am Manila\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nWe embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.\nWe know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you.\nIf you have a disability or impairment and need assistance with the application process, please email  for support.\nFraud Alert:\nPayscale values security and privacy. 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