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The Payroll Specialist will manage end-to-end payroll processing for the Philippine team, including attendance, deductions, and government remittances. They are also responsible for reconciling payroll records, resolving employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
Payroll Specialist (Philippines)
Compensation: $1,200-$1,500
Shift: 9 AM - 5 PM EST
Role summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll processing for our Philippine team. The ideal candidate knows local payroll compliance inside and out, from computations to government remittances, and gets every cutoff right.
Key responsibilities
Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time, including attendance, overtime, night differential, holiday pay, leaves, and deductions
Compute and remit withholding tax, and prepare BIR filings (1601-C, 1604-C, alphalist, BIR Form 2316)
Process and remit SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions and loans, and keep up with contribution table changes
Compute 13th month pay, final pay, and year-end tax annualization
Reconcile payroll records and resolve employee pay inquiries and discrepancies
Maintain confidential, accurate payroll records and support internal or external audits
Qualifications
3-5 years of hands-on Philippine payroll experience
Strong working knowledge of withholding tax, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and DOLE wage rules
Experience with BIR eFPS/eBIRForms and government online portals
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables); payroll system experience is a plus
Highly accurate, deadline-driven, and trustworthy with confidential data
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
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