Assistant Manager - payroll and benefitsSGS

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 99,250 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,700 offices and laboratories around the world.Job DescriptionResponsible for overseeing the payroll processing and benefits administration functions with the following key responsibilities:Planning, organizing and coordinating payroll and benefits administration functionsProvide assistance to the Compensation, Benefits and Compliance Manager on processing personnel movements, processing of annual salary increase and annual incentive program and other management reports , regional and global reporting requirements.Training, supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staffMonitoring activities of payroll process and employee benefits servicesEnsuring that all concerns of the employees are addressed accurately and timely by the teamCommunicating with the providers on the requirements and issues and ensure compliance on the set SLAs.Responsible in ensuring that the required monthly accruals are prepared correctly and timely in support to the monthly closing of FinanceEnsuring compliance with the laws of regulations of government agenciesPolicy DevelopmentEnsure efficient processing of final pay including coordination with the relevant teams involved in processing of clearances following the required 30-day rule of DOLE in releasing the final pay to the resigned employeeCollaborates with Finance to ensure smooth and timely submission of needed monthly accruals and extraction of personnel costs as requestedResponsible in timely submission of plantilla every payroll period and all advise for changes in cost allocation is confirmed to be updated in the appropriate periodMonitor timely remittance of government contributions and ensure that all related receipts are received thru OctansMonitor and provide performance of the 3rd party payroll provider following the agreed processes and set timelinesKeep abreast with the latest government rulings eg tax and DOLE laws and ensure its complianceEnsure that required management reports, schedules and cost/variance analysis are provided based on the agreed timelines and set by the requester including requests by auditors eg statutory financial audit, DOLE inspection audit , internal quality audit , corporate internal audit and CS reportingMaintain the integrity and confidentiality of payroll records, and salary informationEnsure that all payroll records and other payroll supporting documents are kept in-tact either in soft or hard copiesConduct shine orientation to new hires and newly regularized employees and refresher orientation for an updateResponsible in ensuring that all requests or queries of employees are responded and resolved based on the set KPI /timelinesServe as a focal point on internal and external audit and ensure that all required audit requirements are deliveredEnsure that reconciliation of employee and payroll data against all HRIS systems is done regularly and timelyWrite and update policies related to payroll and benefitsBenefitsOversee the administration of benefits as follows and other employee servicesCompany UniformAnnual Physical ExaminationAnnual Random Drug TestingAnnual vaccination programs (Flu, Cervical)Service Awardsnsure that all mandatory benefits by the government are processed correctly and timelyAbreast with the latest government rulings related to payroll and benefits.Perform other related duties as required and assigned by Compensation, Benefits and Compliance Manager and HR Country DirectorComplies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectivesQualificationsGraduate of either BS Computer Science, BS Psychology, or any Science or Business courseWith minimum of 5 years experience on a managerial capacity , managing benefits and focused on payrollKnowledge in payroll processing and implementation of employee benefits policies and its guidelinesMust have an extensive knowledge on the Philippine Labor Code and its implementing guidelines ; BIR ruling on withholding tax on compensationMaintain a high level of confidentialityDetail-oriented , demonstrated strength in regulatory compliance .Has strong sense or urgency and sound judgementHas initiative and resourcefulness in meeting objectivesAbility to effectively interact with all levels of organizationKnowledgeable in MS Office particularly in Word, Excel and Outlook ExpressExcellent listening, creative thinking and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships and build influence with people internally and externallyManages and executes projects, budgets and proposals, timelines and creative design to increase employee engagement and to sustain the employee culture.Excellent listening, creative thinking and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships and build influence with people internally and externallyFluent in English and local language
SGS

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time