Senior Payroll Manager

Healthcare is usually slow and boring. We believe in its potential to be exciting and entertaining. But changing the healthcare experience is hard – and we’re gonna need all the help we can get…!

About Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus (or 'Euc' for short) is an Australian founded digital healthcare company that is on a mission to solve the world’s biggest healthcare challenges - think fertility, and behavioural change around chronic conditions such as weight loss, diabetes, and mental health.

Founded in Australia in 2019, we have now helped over 500K patients globally by combining technology, design and operational excellence to help patients access the best clinical support when they need it - wherever they are.

Our 5 clinics (Juniper, Pilot, Kin, Software, & Compound) focus heavily on personalising the experience for different demographics and are powered by a growing team across 5 countries (Australia, UK, Germany, Japan, and the Philippines).

We’ve raised over AUD$160M in funding from Aussie and Silicon Valley investors who were early backers of Uber, Canva and AirBnb. With plans to launch into several more markets, offline channels, and tackle new conditions.

We’re looking to continue building our team of executional weapons who are passionate about healthcare, aren’t afraid to work hard, and invest in others through direct and honest feedback. This approach enables us to make the most impactful changes to improve the health of millions of patients globally.

About the role (What you’ll be doing)

• Manage and work closely with Eucalyptus’ Payroll Vendor to ensure timely and accurate processing of Philippine Payroll.
• Partner with Payroll Vendors to ensure payroll deliverables are accurate, timely, and compliant with local tax laws, company policies & procedures, and statutory changes.
• Advise the business on payroll best practices & solutions within the Philippine context, and implement these accordingly.
• Collaborate with the People team to seamlessly integrate payroll with employee data, and gather & validate payroll information for the Payroll Vendor to process.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate payroll transactions for financial reporting, including general ledger (GL) posting; reconciliations and statutory payments.
• Work with external auditors to manage financial year-end audit requests and inquiries.
• Identify and implement automation improvements to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and increase productivity in a dynamic environment.
• Manage the team's daily operations and deliverables, ensuring efficiency and alignment with wider team goals.
• Mentor and develop the payroll team, fostering a high-performance culture. 
• Assist EUC group global payroll operations and work with global Payroll Vendors to ensure timely and compliant deliverables.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.

About you (Who you are)

In terms of qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

When it comes to experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Philippines payroll management, with substantial experience leading payroll operations in a team environment.
• Strong project management skills with experience in implementing new time and attendance (T&A) systems, payroll systems, and handling business transfers efficiently and accurately.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with Philippines payroll processes and legislations.

Some nice-to-haves would be: 

• Experience in supporting APAC payroll operations (Japan, South Africa)
• Experience in managing global payroll functions, including in-house and outsourced payroll.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll and finance software and systems – BambooHR, Sprout and NetSuite.
• Experience in HR or payroll accounting is a plus.

Why you should join Euc

• Our teams are incredibly passionate - Our talent bar is high and our work ethic is strong. You’ll get to stretch yourself everyday and work amongst people who care deeply about our patients. You’ll be given autonomy to tackle interesting problems and receive regular feedback from a supportive team
• We’ll have your back when you need us the most - You’ll be able to lean on a range of leave offerings to support you when needed from Day 1, this includes: sick, maternal/paternal, compassionate, and vacation leave. Personal health days leave and budget to encourage you to take care of your well-being. A reliable health insurance provider accredited by major hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers nationwide, plus coverage of up to two dependents. Standard employer share for statutory benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, and HDMF), and 13th month pay. Also, transportation allowance to support your expenses when reporting to our Makati office.
• We will invest in your career - You’ll get access to an annual professional development budget and additional leave credits, mentors and buddies to ensure that you have the support you need to level up. You can expect regular performance and pay reviews as your career grows.
• We move at incredible speed - You’ll work with teammates who build in the open by sharing their work freely; this helps us learn and iterate quickly so we can deliver high-quality outcomes faster than our competitors. You’ll spend a lot of time outside of your comfort zone learning and iterating frequently; we wouldn’t have it any other way

At Eucalyptus, we value individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we embrace the unique qualities each person brings. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.