Payroll Officer – Remote

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we’ve grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?
2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
5. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role

As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll be working with the Finance and Payroll team and will be instrumental in shaping end-to-end payroll operations, tax, and statutory compliance for our Philippine employees.

Working hours: Not specified

Your key focus areas will be:

• Delivering 100% accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll processing across all pay runs using both Sprout Payroll and verified spreadsheet computation workbooks.
• Maintaining full statutory and tax compliance across all Philippine government bodies (BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), including timely remittances, reporting, and year-end filings.
• Reconciling payroll figures seamlessly with the general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close to ensure audit readiness.
• Driving process efficiencies and exploring automation/AI opportunities across payroll and finance workflows.

This will include:

• Processing semi-monthly/monthly payroll end to end (inputs, calculations, payment files, payslips, final pay, and salary adjustments).
• Computing earnings, deductions, overtime, night differential, holiday pay, leave conversions, allowances, and 13th-month pay.
• Managing BIR requirements, withholding taxes, annual alphalist, and BIR Form 2316 issuance, alongside SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG remittances.
• Configuring and maintaining pay runs, pay components, employee records, and payroll reporting in Sprout Payroll.
• Maintaining manual payroll computation workbooks to independently audit system outputs and ensure business continuity.
• Preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll with the general ledger, and supporting month-end close and audits.
• Resolving employee and manager payroll inquiries promptly while keeping up-to-date with Philippine labor and tax regulations.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, with 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience in the Philippines.
• Proven experience running payroll end to end manually with robust spreadsheet computation and verification skills (advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions, pivot tables, and formula-driven templates).
• Hands-on experience operating Sprout Payroll for day-to-day payroll processing, record maintenance, and reporting (implementation/data migration experience is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of Philippine payroll compliance, including the Labor Code, TRAIN Law withholding tax regulations, and statutory remittances/filings.
• Solid finance and accounting fundamentals, including accruals, payroll journal entries, and balance sheet/GL reconciliations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and discretion skills when handling confidential compensation data, with an interest or background in utilizing AI/automation tools to enhance workflows.
• Professional certification/progress toward one (CPA not required) and prior experience in fast-growing, multi-entity setups or handling payroll audits/inquiries (preferred).

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero means you’ll:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Celebrate together globally at our Annual Global Gathering – from Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai and Australia to Singapore in September 2027!

Privacy and AI Notices

• We’re AI-first, so may use AI tools to review your applications and support our interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience. These tools do not replace human judgment and the final hiring decision sits with our team.
• We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
• At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. By applying to this role, you acknowledge our Applicant Privacy Policy made available here: https://www.employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/.