Payroll Specialist (Philippines)

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