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