Payroll and Benefits Administrator

About Us:​

AbroadWorks is a fast growing global enterprise with established operations in the United States, India, and the Philippines. We specialize in providing both service-based solutions and advanced tech to help North American organizations in finding, onboarding, and managing global talent easily.

Our Offerings:

Global Staffing Services: Currently, the majority of our revenue is generated through our comprehensive global staffing services, which cater to the diverse needs of our clients.

Technology Solutions: Looking ahead, our strategic focus is to expand our footprint in the software sector, leveraging our technology to improve global human capital and talent management processes.

Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Location: Fully Remote, Philippines/South Africa

Rate: $7.00 - $11.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

As a Payroll and Benefits Administrator, you will focus on payroll processing, benefits management, payroll compliance, payroll systems administration, employee support, and payroll data management.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience processing payroll for multiple employees or departments

2. Hands-on experience with ADP, Rippling, Payworks, QuickBooks, and/or Employment Hero

3. Strong understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, and benefits administration

4. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with data entry

5. Ability to handle confidential information securely and professionally

6. Strong organizational and time management skills

7. Effective written and verbal communication skills

8. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general administrative systems

Preferences:

1. Experience supporting Canadian, U.S., or international payroll processes

2. Familiarity with employment standards and payroll compliance regulations

3. Previous experience in HR administration or employee onboarding support

4. Experience working in remote or outsourced team environments

5. Knowledge of accounting reconciliation processes

6. Payroll certification or bookkeeping/accounting background

7. Experience managing benefits vendors and provider communications

8. Ability to identify and proactively resolve payroll discrepancies

Responsibilities:

1. Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule

2. Manage payroll records, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments

3. Administer employee benefits including enrollments, removals, and profile updates

4. Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure billing accuracy

5. Submit and track employee benefit change requests with providers

6. Maintain payroll and benefits data across ADP, Rippling, Payworks, QuickBooks, and Employment Hero

7. Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits

8. Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, internal policies, and confidentiality standards

Successful candidates for this role are expected to possess the following attributes:​​

1. Must have excellent English communication skills.

2. Has the ability to complete projects in a timely manner and quickly adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new technologies, processes, or methods.

3. Great logical and verbal reasoning skills.

4. Exceptionally detail-oriented.

5. Exceptional problem-solving and information-processing skills.

6. Ability to think outside the box.

7. A great work ethic and interest in learning new concepts and growing with the job.

8. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

9. Must have their own work device (preferably a desktop or laptop) and a stable internet connection.

10. Must be comfortable with using a time-tracking software for payroll purposes.

11. Must be willing to undergo a background verification check during the final stages of the hiring process.

Successful candidates for this role will be rewarded with the following benefits:

1. A total of five paid vacation days per year (additional days can be taken unpaid).

2. A 5% raise per year guaranteed (additional raises or bonuses may be given for outstanding performance).

3. A paid 15-minute break for every 4 hours of work.

* Vacation days increase by 1 vacation day per year. I.e. after one year of employment, the total paid vacation days on year 2 would be six, on year 3 seven, etc.

Our main focus is to build an energized and motivated workforce where our employees are happy and satisfied with their jobs and growth opportunities.

We are looking forward to making you a part of our team!

Thank you for your time and interest.