Payroll Project Manager

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Project Manager based in Makati City, Philippines. The role leads and delivers complex payroll initiatives across countries, systems, and vendors, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and with strong compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end payroll projects across multiple locations, including implementations, optimizations, and transitions.
• Partner with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT to ensure seamless upstream and downstream integration.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and compliance requirements; drive timely resolution and mitigation.
• Own project plans, schedules, budgets, RAID logs, and status reporting.
• Manage interdependencies across HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll, and GL systems and vendors.
• Design and execute change activities such as communications, training coordination, and readiness tracking.
• Lead vendor‑related initiatives including payroll provider transitions, RFP support, and SLA definition.
• Oversee data migration, parallel runs, and cut‑over activities to ensure payroll continuity.
• Ensure projects align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end payroll operations across multiple countries or entities.
• Proven experience leading complex payroll or HR transformation projects.
• Experience supporting compliance, audits, and statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll vendors, consultants, and third‑party providers.
• Effective partnership with HR, IT, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams.
• Clear communicator who can translate complexity into actionable insights.

Required skills

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Knowledge of Time & Attendance (T&A) integrations.
• Understanding of General Ledger (GL) integrations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and allowances.
• Medical and optical reimbursements and health care coverage for you and eligible dependents.
• Robust employee‑centered health and wellness programs.
• Time‑off to promote work‑life balance.
• Annual corporate incentive bonus based on company performance.
• Recognition and awards program.
• Long‑term savings plan and life insurance.
• Career development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and networking groups.
• Hybrid work model – work remotely from home several days a week.