Payroll Specialist

About the Position

Lalamove is revolutionizing the logistics industry by connecting customers and drivers directly through our technology. We offer customers a lightning-fast and convenient way to book delivery and moving services whether they are at their home, at work, or on the go. People talk about O2O, we live it! Currently, Lalamove is a leading global on-demand delivery platform with millions of delivery partners serving millions of orders every day.

At Lalamove, we strongly believe in the power of community. Millions of drivers and customers use our technology every day to connect with one another and move things that matter. Delivery is what we do best, and we ensure it is always fast and simple.

About the Role

The Payroll Specialist (Senior People Operations Associate) is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all employees, with a strong emphasis on maintaining organized, secure, and audit-ready payroll data and employee records. This role serves as the custodian of payroll-related records, ensuring data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and time-tracking systems, and supporting internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and reporting needs.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process end-to-end payroll for all employee classifications, ensuring accuracy of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.
• Calculate and process new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, garnishments, retroactive pay, and off-cycle payments.
• Reconcile payroll registers and third-party payments (benefits, taxes, retirement contributions) prior to disbursement.
• Ensure compliance with local wage and tax regulations.

Data & Records Management

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date employee payroll records, including compensation history, tax forms, direct deposit information, and deduction authorizations.
• Own the integrity of payroll data across HRIS/payroll platforms, ensuring consistency between systems (e.g., HR, timekeeping, benefits).
• Establish and follow standardized recordkeeping procedures in line with company policy and statutory retention requirements.
• Manage secure storage, filing, and retrieval of payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and restricted access to sensitive employee data.
• Conduct regular data audits to identify and correct discrepancies, duplicate records, or outdated information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the rest of the HR/People Operations team to ensure employee data (new hires, status changes, terminations) is accurately reflected in payroll records.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and records requests in a timely and confidential manner.

Requirements

What We Seek

• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping discipline.
• Confidentiality and sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in any related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, records management, or HRIS administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data reconciliation and reporting.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, tax withholding requirements, and records retention regulations.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global on-demand delivery platform.
• Be part of a company that is disrupting the logistics industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

Lalamove is a leading global on-demand delivery platform with millions of delivery partners serving millions of orders every day. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. Please take time to read and understand our Candidate Privacy Notice.

Apply for this job and join our team in Parañaque, Metro Manila.