Job Summary

The Compensation & Benefits Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the company’s payroll, compensation programs, statutory benefits, and company-initiated rewards for all employees in the Philippines. This role ensures full compliance with Philippine labor laws (DOLE), statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG), and internal policies. The ideal candidate will also support the design and improvement of competitive compensation structures and benefits packages to attract and retain talent.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, overtime, night differential, holiday pay, 13th month pay, and final pay.

• Ensure timely and correct remittance of all government-mandated contributions and loans: SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.

• Stay updated on Philippine labor laws, tax regulations (BIR), and statutory benefits changes; implement necessary adjustments in payroll and policies.

• Prepare and submit required government reports (e.g., Quarterly BIR 1601C, Annual Alphalist) and ensure proper tax withholding and annualization.

Compensation Management

• Participate in annual salary surveys (e.g., Mercer, Willis Towers Watson) to benchmark the company’s compensation levels against the market.

• Assist in the design and review of the company’s salary structure, pay scales, and allowance policies to maintain internal equity and external competitiveness.

• Support the annual merit increase and bonus payout processes, including budget simulation, data preparation, and communication.

• Conduct job evaluations and maintain up-to-date job descriptions to support a fair and transparent grading system.

Benefits Administration

• Administer company benefits programs: HMO, group life insurance, retirement, leave entitlements, allowances, and other perks.

• Manage relationships with HMO providers, brokers, and other benefits vendors to ensure cost-effective and quality service.

• Conduct orientation and refresher sessions to ensure employees fully understand their benefits package.

• Handle employee queries on benefits, claims, and statutory entitlements in a timely manner.

• Propose enhancements to the benefits package based on employee needs analysis and market trends.

Data, Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, especially compensation-related data (salary history, job codes, cost centers).

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on headcount cost, labor cost analysis, overtime trends, and benefits utilization.

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline C&B processes; lead HRIS payroll module upgrades or system implementation projects as needed.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all C&B processes to ensure business continuity.

Employee Relations & Communication

• Act as the point of contact for all employee compensation and benefits inquiries, maintaining a high standard of confidentiality.

• Partner with the HR Business Partner team to resolve pay-related issues and provide guidance on promotion, transfer, and separation calculations.

• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll and benefits documentation.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or CEHR certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role in the Philippines.

• Strong hands-on experience with Philippine payroll, mandatory benefits, and BIR tax filing requirements is a must.

• Experience in salary structure design, job grading, and participation in salary surveys (Mercer, WTW, etc.).

• Exposure to HRIS payroll modules (SAP, Oracle, ADP, or local Philippine payroll systems like Salarium, PayrollHero, etc.).