Payroll Specialist

UpGuard
Manila
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingSkills: ["Attention to detail","Process automation","Vendor tracking","Problem-solving","Cross-coverage support"]

Own end-to-end payroll operations for US and UK entities, including semi-monthly multi-state processing, UK payroll runs with the external provider, and timely HMRC reporting. Resolve payroll and state/local tax agency notices, reconcile payroll to the general ledger for month-end close, and support sales tax follow-up with the Tax Director. Drive automation, track vendor performance, and provide APAC cross-coverage backup.

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Payroll Specialist

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end payroll operations for US and UK entities, including semi-monthly multi-state processing, UK payroll runs with the external provider, and timely HMRC reporting. Resolve payroll and state/local tax agency notices, reconcile payroll to the general ledger for month-end close, and support sales tax follow-up with the Tax Director. Drive automation, track vendor performance, and provide APAC cross-coverage backup.
Location: Manila
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute US semi-monthly payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
  • •Investigate and resolve state and local tax agency notices and handle payroll-related employee/stakeholder queries.
  • •Manage UK payroll provider relationships, ensuring accurate monthly payroll runs and on-time HMRC FPS/EPS reporting and pension updates.
  • •Prepare, log, and reconcile payroll journal entries and accruals, supporting payroll-to-GL balancing and month-end financial close.
  • •Operationalize automated workflows, maintain vendor issue logs, and act as the primary backup for APAC and Global EOR payroll coverage.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceRemote WorkPaid LeaveLearning BudgetParental LeaveAnnual Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Strong experience in US multi-state payroll processing using ADP platforms and UK payroll compliance (HMRC FPS/EPS and pensions).
  • •Basic knowledge of accounting principles, payroll journals, and account reconciliations.
  • •Experience resolving state/local tax agency notices directly with tax authorities.
  • •Exposure to sales tax filings or willingness to assist the Tax Director with follow-up compliance tasks.
  • •High attention to detail with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and process automation capability.
Experience:Payroll
Skills:Attention to detailProcess automationVendor trackingProblem-solvingCross-coverage support
Tech Stack:ADPExcelGoogle SheetsHMRC

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

UpGuard
Provides cybersecurity solutions including risk ratings, third-party vendor risk management, and data breach detection to help organizations assess and reduce cyber risk across their digital supply chain.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2012
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