Payroll Consultant

MediCard Phils., Inc. is one of the country's leading HMO and the only HMO founded and run by Doctors. Since its inception, the concept of service-oriented total health care has been the molding ideal of MediCard.  The competition is vast, and the benefits being offered by the competitors are tempting.  However, MEDICard has taken the lead in providing innovative and productive ideas that cut down the cost of health maintenance without compromising its quality.

MediCard now boasts of more than half a million members and over 54,000 accredited doctors in over 1,000 hospitals and clinics nationwide. It also operates 16 MediCard free-standing clinics that provide services at par with those offered by hospitals minus the confinement.

MediCard is currently looking for assertive, dynamic and energetic individuals to fill up the following vacancy:

The Payroll Consultant will lead the payroll function to ensure every employee is paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all statutory regulations. The role will oversee the end-to-end payroll process—from data collection and validation to final disbursement—while maintaining meticulous records and ensuring adherence to labor laws, tax requirements, and company policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage the semi-monthly payroll processing by ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the salary and the timely administration of the authorized payroll deductions. 
Ensure adherence and compliance to local payroll regulations, including tax withholding and other statutory requirements.  
Maintain and update payroll records, audit timekeeping data, prepare payroll reports, and reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger. 
Address payroll issues, answer employee and manage queries, and provide solutions to complex payroll issues. 
Develop and implement payroll initiatives, optimize operational procedures, and assist in planning work schedules to ensure adequate coverage. 
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external payroll-related inquiries, maintaining professional relationships with employees and clients.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Degree: College degree
Fields of Study: Any HR related course or business management/accountancy
Industry: Any industry
Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years
Technical Skills: Payroll operation, Accounting, taxation, audit, process improvement
Certifications / Licenses: Certified Payroll Practioner

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