Payroll Associate

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

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Role summary

This role will be part of our client delivery team in Manila Delivery Center, providing HR administration production support for clients in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand for payroll processing and data reconciliation. The Payroll Associate will analyze, research, validate, and correct HR data entry issues for client employees on a daily basis. Responsible for the correction and resolution of all HR data entry generated fatal errors that would prevent client's employees from receiving proper payments.

Main responsibilities

• The Payroll Associate will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing
• Compilation and processing of Payroll and Time Data
• Process payroll requirements in payroll system (monthly, year-end, off-cycle)
• Preparation and processing of Final Settlement/ Final Pay, Separation Pay, Back Pay, Back wages, Severance Pay, Separation Package, Retirement Pay, Terminal Pay, Garnishment Pay
• Ensure accuracy of employee and employer contributions for statutory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy of other payments & deductions calculated by the system.
• Generation of Pay Statements and other Business reports.
• Generation of statutory reports.
• Remittance of payments for employees, government offices, and 3rd parties.
• Journal entries posting, accruals, account reconciliation (requires knowledge of company's accounting guidelines and in-depth knowledge of payroll accounting matters).
• Implements internal control measures and conducts regular control self-assessments to ensure that processes meet IC requirements.

Skills

• At least a year of End-to-End Payroll Processing experience or HR Back-office experience is required
• SAP Knowledge and Experience for at least 1 year

Key experience

• Candidate must at least complete (2) years in college or a Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting / Business Studies / Administration / Management/ HR Management
• Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employee specialized in Finance - General/Cost Accounting or equivalent
• Must have proficiency with various software applications including Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of system functionality regarding HR, Staffing, Benefits, Retirement, and Payroll actions and processes
• Must be capable of understanding system transactions impacting HR Administration, Payroll and Benefits.
• Ability to process a high volume of detailed work in a short timeframe.
• Ability to communicate effectively with high-level client contacts
• Strong oral and written communication both Thai & English

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, statutory retirement , vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Philippines) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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