Specialist II US Payroll Operations

If you are a Payroll Operations professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers a valuable opportunity to be a key member of the US Payroll Operations Team ensuring compliance with local payroll laws and regulations, coordinates with payroll partners and providers, and supports payroll-related activities to ensure accurate and timely payment.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply now and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Collect, verify, enter payroll data and create adjustments, including Non-Recurring Elements, Tuition Reimbursement, Leave of Absence adjustments, hours worked, overtime, deductions, bonuses, etc. to process payroll for employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with local law and company policies. 

• Update employee records and interact with third parties for payments and information relating to expats and international commuters 

• Assist on annual special payments, year-end tax statements, W-2 and W-2C issuances as assigned 

• Research and investigate payroll laws and regulations as needed to ensure compliance. 

• Provide support and research as needed on periodic, monthly, and quarterly tax submission activities and align with the Payroll Tax lead on agency applications.

Who You Are:

You consistently deliver high-quality results by focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You build effective partnerships and communicate clearly to resolve challenges and align solutions. You use data and analytical thinking to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement practical solutions. You adapt to changing priorities with a flexible mindset while maintaining accountability and attention to detail.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, or a related field of study.

• 2-3 years of payroll processing experience, preferably with US payroll in a multi-division, multi-state environment.  

• Must be able to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Teams.

• Ability to understand tax laws and set up to ensure proper taxation on paychecks.

   

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with Oracle applications would be preferred. 

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel formulas and analytics 

Our Culture and Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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