Human Resources - US Payroll Processing Analyst

Join our Manila PayOps team and launch your career in global payroll operations. You will gain hands-on experience supporting US payroll, collaborating with colleagues in the US and India, and working with leading payroll and automation tools. Job Summary As a Payroll Cash Management Analyst in the Manila PayOps team, you will support the accurate and timely review and validation of US payroll transactions and payroll reports. Job responsibilities

Review and validate payroll transactions and payroll reports for accuracy and completeness. Perform SOX-aligned payroll control activities, including reconciling payroll reports to GL postings and investigating variances. Reconcile payroll-related cash transactions to bank statements and support timely resolution of reconciling items. Maintain documentation and evidence to support audit readiness and payroll control compliance. Prepare and deliver payroll cash management reporting, metrics, and reconciliations for stakeholders. Collaborate with US and India teams to resolve payroll, GL, and cash breaks and share best practices. Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to automation initiatives (e.g., Alteryx, Pega) to enhance controls and efficiency. Uphold data confidentiality and integrity when handling payroll, banking, and employee-related data.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field. Demonstrate 1+ year of experience in payroll operations, cash/treasury operations, finance operations, or HR shared services, with hands-on exposure to reconciliations and reporting. Demonstrate experience (or strong aptitude) in performing reconciliations, including reconciling payroll-related cash transactions to bank statements and researching/resolving reconciling items. Exhibit strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to identify breaks, perform root-cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution. Demonstrate experience (or strong aptitude) for control execution and maintaining evidence/documentation to support audits and compliance requirements. Show familiarity with payroll and/or financial systems (e.g., Oracle HCM Payroll or similar), and strong Excel skills for reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting. Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across global teams and stakeholders (Payroll, HR, Finance, Treasury), including partnering with teams in the US and India. Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality and control discipline. Maintain confidentiality and compliance when handling payroll, banking, and employee-related data. Display basic knowledge of automation/workflow tools (e.g., Alteryx, Pega) or willingness to learn and contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience supporting US payroll operations, including understanding of key US payroll regulations and compliance considerations. Experience performing payroll-to-GL reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances. Experience working in a large corporate environment with standardized controls, governance, and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with payroll automation projects. Certification in payroll or HR systems. HR/HRIS coursework or exposure is a plus.