Compensation & Benefits Manager
- Marikina City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Payroll Management
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing (bi-weekly/monthly), including salaries, deductions, garnishments, and taxes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate records
- Prepare payroll reports for internal and external audits
- Benefit & Renumeration Strategy Development
- Stay updated on labor laws and tax regulations
- Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits data
- Ensure data privacy and integrity in HRIS and payroll systems
- Prepare reports for finance, HR, and regulatory bodies
- Salary & Compensation Benchmarking
- Develop and manage salary structures, pay grades, and incentive plans
- Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys
- Recommend salary adjustments based on performance, market trends, and internal equity
- Government Mandated Compliance and Governance
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with labor laws and regulations
- Maintain documentation and audit trails for regulatory reviews
- Vendor Billing Management
- Review and validate billing statements from 3rd party service providers
- Reconcile billed hours, rates, and contract terms against actual deployment
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments
- Maintain vendor billing tracker and support audit requirements
- Collaborate with Recruitment and RTM Centre for contract compliance and cost control
- Reporting and Analytics
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports for leadership
- Monitor ROI and effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs
- Team Collaboration and Management
- Work with HR on onboarding, offboarding, and employee status changes
- Recommend enhancements to compensation and benefits strategies
- Support employee engagement and retention through competitive offerings
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified in Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Compensation and Benefits Professional (CCBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) is highly preferred
- 10 years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits administration, or billing management
- Experience managing manpower vendor billing, including reconciliation and contract compliance
- Proven track record in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP, QuickBooks)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
- Familiarity with payroll software, benefits platforms, and billing systems
- Strong understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and data privacy standards
- High attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for vendor coordination
- Ability to manage confidential data with integrity
- Excellent problem-solving and time management abilities
- Amenable to work on site (Monday to Friday & 9am to 6pm).
- Amenable to report in Marikina and eventually in Eastwood by 2026.