Job Description

The Compensation & Benefits Manager oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll and the administration of employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies, while also serving as a key liaison between employees, management, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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