Payroll Specialist

Who We Are

At AMCS, sustainability means business — and careers that create impact. From our roots in Ireland to our teams across Europe, North America and Australasia, we are bringing together ambitious people to help reshape the industries that sustain our world.

What We Do

We build intelligent, cloud-based SaaS solutions that turn complex operations into smarter, more sustainable performance. Powered by AI, data and deep industry expertise, our technology helps customers optimise routes, manage recycling, improve compliance, unlock insight and move faster toward a more efficient, circular future.

Why Join AMCS

Join AMCS and be part of a global team where purpose meets performance. Here, you can grow your career, challenge what’s possible and work on technology that makes a measurable difference — for our customers, our communities and the planet.

The Opportunity

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll while ensuring full compliance with Philippine labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME) on Philippine payroll, employee taxation, government contributions, and regulatory compliance, providing guidance to HR, Finance, employees, and business leaders.

The role manages payroll processing, statutory remittances, compliance reporting, audits, government inspections, year-end tax activities, and payroll-related controls while ensuring adherence to company policies and Philippine regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and within established timelines.

• Validate payroll inputs including:

  • New hires

  • Salary changes

  • Promotions

  • Allowances

  • Overtime

  • Shift differentials

  • Bonuses

  • Final pay calculations

  • Separation pay computations

• Review payroll registers and conduct reconciliation prior to payroll release.

• Ensure proper processing of employee deductions and benefits.

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Management

Act as the payroll compliance expert for Philippine statutory requirements, including:

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

• Ensure accurate withholding tax calculations.

• Manage annual and periodic tax reporting requirements.

• Support preparation and issuance of employee tax documents.

• Monitor compliance with tax regulations and legislative updates.

Social Security System (SSS)

• Ensure accurate contribution calculations and remittances.

• Manage loan deductions and reporting.

• Coordinate resolution of employee SSS concerns.

PhilHealth

• Validate contribution computations and remittance requirements.

• Ensure compliance with current contribution schedules and regulations.

Pag-IBIG Fund

• Manage contribution deductions and employer obligations.

• Oversee loan repayment deductions and remittances.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

• Support compliance with labor standards impacting payroll administration.

• Assist in preparing documentation related to employment separations, redundancy, retrenchment, and labor inspections.

Final Pay and Employee Separation

• Calculate final pay accurately in accordance with Philippine labor regulations.

• Administer:

  • Separation pay

  • Retirement pay

  • Unused leave encashments

  • Pro-rated benefits

  • 13th-month pay calculations

• Ensure release of final pay within statutory requirements.

• Coordinate clearance and loan offset processes where applicable.

Compliance Monitoring & Audit Support

• Monitor changes in Philippine payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• Assess impact of regulatory changes and recommend payroll process updates.

• Maintain payroll controls and compliance documentation.

• Support internal and external audits.

• Prepare payroll compliance reports and audit schedules.

• Manage payroll-related risk assessments and corrective action plans.

Employee and Stakeholder Support

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll and statutory inquiries.

• Educate employees and managers on payroll processes and government-mandated benefits.

• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams on compliance requirements.

• Support business leaders during restructuring, redundancy, and employee transition activities.

Payroll Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Review payroll processes and recommend automation opportunities.

• Develop and maintain payroll standard operating procedures.

• Ensure data privacy and confidentiality compliance.

• Strengthen payroll controls to minimize operational and compliance risks.

• Participate in payroll system implementation and enhancement projects.

Key Accountabilities

• 100% payroll accuracy target.

• Timely salary disbursement.

• Accurate statutory contribution remittances.

• Compliance with Philippine payroll regulations.

• Timely submission of government and tax reports.

• Zero regulatory penalties due to payroll processing errors.

• Successful completion of payroll audits.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:

  • Accountancy

  • Finance

  • Business Administration

  • Related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of payroll experience.

• At least 3 years specializing in Philippine payroll compliance.

• Experience managing payroll for medium to large organizations.

• Experience supporting audits and government compliance reviews.

• Exposure to global payroll environments is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

Expert knowledge of:

• Philippine Labor Code

• BIR taxation regulations

• SSS regulations and contribution requirements

• PhilHealth requirements

• Pag-IBIG requirements

• 13th-Month Pay Law

• Final pay and separation pay requirements

• DOLE compliance requirements

• Payroll accounting and reconciliation practices

• Data privacy and confidentiality requirements

• Retirement requirements

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Payroll Administration

• Philippine Statutory Compliance

• Taxation Knowledge

• Audit Management

• Payroll Reconciliation

• Compliance Reporting

• Final Pay Computation

• Risk and Control Management

Behavioral Competencies

• High Attention to Detail

• Integrity and Confidentiality

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Stakeholder Management

• Customer Service Orientation

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Strong Communication Skills

Nice to have Certifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

• Payroll and Tax Compliance Certifications

• Relevant HR, Accounting, or Tax Certifications

• Member of recognized payroll or accounting professional bodies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Career development and learning opportunities

• Global collaboration and exposure

• Employee wellness and support programs

• The opportunity to help build a more sustainable future

Ready to Make an Impact?

At AMCS, your work helps businesses operate more efficiently while contributing to a more sustainable future. If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and creating solutions that matter, we would love to hear from you.

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