Careers at Symbos

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll / Compensation and Benefits Senior Officer to support our People and Culture function. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing while delivering a reliable and employee‑friendly compensation and benefits experience.

You will manage end‑to‑end payroll operations, administer statutory and company benefits and serve as a trusted point of contact for employee C&B enquiries.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing including data validation, payroll runs, adjustments and reporting
• Ensure full compliance with Philippine statutory requirements including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag‑IBIG and BIR with timely submission and payment
• Administer company benefits such as HMO, leave credits, allowances, reimbursements and other employee perks
• Maintain accurate employee compensation and payroll records in HRIS or payroll systems
• Process onboarding and offboarding payroll requirements including new hire setup, final pay and clearance coordination
• Respond to employee enquiries related to salary, deductions, benefits and government contributions
• Prepare payroll and compensation reports for audits, finance and management review
• Support compensation benchmarking, annual salary increases and performance bonus administration
• Ensure data privacy, confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll and C&B activities
• Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities and policy updates

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in payroll and compensation and benefits administration
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine labour laws and statutory requirements
• Hands‑on experience with payroll or HRIS systems such as Sprout, DarwinBox, AscentHR or similar
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and data accuracy skills
• Clear and confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity

Tools and systems

• Sprout
• HRIS platforms such as Humanforce, HiBob or similar

Why join us

You’ll be part of a collaborative People and Culture team where accuracy, trust and continuous improvement matter. This role offers the opportunity to shape payroll and C&B processes, work closely with finance and leadership and contribute to a positive employee experience.