Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work environment and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself Analyst Payroll will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for India the Philippines ensuring compliance with local labor laws tax regulations and statutory perks This role requires strong payroll operations expertise automation skills stakeholder management and a data-driven mindset to optimize payroll execution You will collaborate closely with HR Finance Compliance teams and third-party payroll vendors to enhance payroll efficiency ensure accurate salary disbursements and provide a seamless employee experience ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Payroll Operations Compliance Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees in India the Philippines ensuring timely and error-free salary disbursements Ensure 100 compliance with labor laws taxation policies and statutory contributions including EPF ESI LWF TDS India SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG BIR Tax Philippines Manage payroll reconciliations tax filings audits and regulatory reporting Stay updated on payroll-related statutory changes ensuring proactive implementation of new regulations Partner with and provide input to third-party vendors and or HR Technology department to ensure all systems related to payroll are set-up appropriately efficiently and in compliance with Central and state laws Implement payroll analytics dashboards to track trends analyze payroll costs and generate insights for leadership Partner with finance to prepare various journal entries account reconciliations and provide general ledger support Handle payroll audits and internal compliance checks in collaboration with external auditors and regulatory bodies Manage and oversee third-party payroll vendors in India the Philippines ensuring SLA adherence and process efficiency Act as the primary escalation point for payroll-related employee concerns in India the Philippines Educate employees on payslip breakdowns tax deductions benefits and payroll policies Ensure prompt resolution of payroll disputes off-cycle payments and final settlements QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s Degree in related field or equivalent experience MBA or other advanced degree preferred 10 years of payroll experience with expertise in multi-country payroll India Philippines Strong knowledge of payroll compliance tax laws and statutory deductions in both countries Proficiency in Workday Service-Now advanced knowledge of MS Excel is preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Must be able to work independently This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications of the job The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and or tasks listed in this job description You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy religion physical or mental disability military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law