Payroll Specialist

At Snappr, we help businesses get visual content more easily, with higher quality, and at scale. We use the best technology to connect visual content creators; such as photographers, videographers, and image editors, with businesses that need their skills to tell the story of their products and services through all forms of visual content. 

We foster a culture of extreme ownership, empowering our team to excel as business owners. We're not just a team; we're a league of A-players dedicated to reaching peak performance. As an analytical creative, you'll thrive in our unrivaled environment, where technology meets creativity. We embrace diversity and invite individuals from all backgrounds to join us in revolutionizing the ecosystem of visual content; building a future where we help businesses drive growth and sales by telling better visual stories.

About the role:

With our global footprint and hyper-growth, one of Snappr’s top priorities is to grow the quality of support we provide our rockstar employees in our Manila office. You will be challenged to be part of our People Operations team and to oversee the compensation and benefits side of our People & Culture team. Your impact on the team will be the lifeblood that powers Snappr’s explosive growth and enables our employees to be well taken care of as they help our consumers and enterprise clients access on-demand photography worldwide. 

What you'll do:

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Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Own the entire payroll function and be accountable for its accuracy and timeliness by working with leaders to resolve timekeeping discrepancies, reviewing payroll and government remittances computed by our accountant, and tracking additional payments (e.g. reimbursements, deductions, performance pay, referral bonuses)
• Analyze, reconcile, and correct any discrepancies or errors related to payroll and benefits
• Facilitate enrollment of employees into compensation and benefits platforms (e.g. timekeeping and LMS software, payroll bank provider, HMO); Ensure that attrited or unqualified employees are removed from these platforms on time
• Orient and assist employees in the availment of benefits such as leaves, HMO, loans, maternity, sickness, and government subsidies
• Be up to date with local compensation, statutory, and taxation laws




Total Rewards Strategy

• Act as a thought partner in designing a Total Rewards Philosophy and Strategy that promotes equity attracts top talent and motivates a high-performing culture
• Design and execute benefit and rewards programs aligned with the company’s philosophy and strategy
• Conduct regular compensation benchmarking and maintain an internal job band structure based on benchmarked data
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs




Vendor Management

• Act as the main point of contact for Snappr’s third-party vendors (e.g. Accountant, HMO Provider, Payroll SAAS Provider) and keep vendors accountable for maintaining SLAs*
• Lead the selection and transition to a more effective payroll provider
• Our accountant handles payroll computation and disbursement, government contributions, and taxation. While the Benefits Specialist will not facilitate these processes, they are expected to ensure that these functions are performed with accuracy and in compliance with Philippine labor policies.

What you'll need

• At least 2 years of experience in administering payroll and benefits, preferably fully owning the Compensation & Benefits function
• At least 1 year of experience in collaborating with HR and management in designing and improving compensation and benefits programs and processes
• Experience in using Sprout as a payroll software is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of payroll procedures, HMO administration, government benefits, and current labor rules and regulations
• Communicates clearly and manages stakeholders effectively, especially when explaining payroll discrepancies, walking through compensation data, and proposing new compben programs
• Great spreadsheet skills to analyze data, solve problems, and manage projects
• Strong knowledge of market salary ranges and familiarity with Total Rewards are bonus
• A "let's get it done" mindset
• Should be willing to report 100% onsite in Ortigas

Job benefits

• Up to Php 48k total earnings!
• Php 1.5k-2k/month transportation allowance
• 20% night differential (if applicable)
• HMO (w/ free dependents)
• Meals provided daily
• Great workspace in Ortigas CBD