The Compensation & Benefits Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the company’s payroll, compensation programs, statutory benefits, and company-initiated rewards for all employees in the Philippines. This role ensures full compliance with Philippine labor laws (DOLE), statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), and internal policies. The ideal candidate will also support the design and improvement of competitive compensation structures and benefits packages to attract and retain talent.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance
Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, overtime, night differential, holiday pay, 13th month pay, and final pay.
Ensure timely and correct remittance of all government-mandated contributions and loans: SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
Stay updated on Philippine labor laws, tax regulations (BIR), and statutory benefits changes; implement necessary adjustments in payroll and policies.
Prepare and submit required government reports (e.g., Quarterly BIR 1601C, Annual Alphalist) and ensure proper tax withholding and annualization.
Compensation Management
Participate in annual salary surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson) to benchmark the company’s compensation levels against the market.
Assist in the design and review of the company’s salary structure, pay scales, and allowance policies to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.
Support the annual merit increase and bonus payout processes, including budget simulation, data preparation, and communication.
Conduct job evaluations and maintain up-to-date job descriptions to support a fair and transparent grading system.
Benefits Administration
Administer company benefits programs: HMO, group life insurance, retirement, leave entitlements, allowances, and other perks.
Manage relationships with HMO providers, brokers, and other benefits vendors to ensure cost-effective and quality service.
Conduct orientation and refresher sessions to ensure employees fully understand their benefits package.
Handle employee queries on benefits, claims, and statutory entitlements in a timely manner.
Propose enhancements to the benefits package based on employee needs analysis and market trends.
Data, Systems & Process Improvement
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, especially compensation-related data (salary history, job codes, cost centers).
Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on headcount cost, labor cost analysis, overtime trends, and benefits utilization.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline C&B processes; lead HRIS payroll module upgrades or system implementation projects as needed.
Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all C&B processes to ensure business continuity.
Employee Relations & Communication
Act as the point of contact for all employee compensation and benefits inquiries, maintaining a high standard of confidentiality.
Partner with the HR Business Partner team to resolve pay-related issues and provide guidance on promotion, transfer, and separation calculations.
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll and benefits documentation.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or CEHR certification is an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role in the Philippines.
Strong hands-on experience with Philippine payroll, mandatory benefits, and BIR tax filing requirements is a must.
Experience in salary structure design, job grading, and participation in salary surveys (Mercer, WTW, etc.).
Exposure to HRIS payroll modules (SAP, Oracle, ADP, or local Philippine payroll systems like Salarium, PayrollHero, etc.).
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