Additional office locations
Manila
Job ID
Date
12-Aug-2026
Permanent - Full time, Entry level, Junior
Accounting / Finance
Join Macquarie in this exciting opportunity as a client-facing Payroll Associate in our Manila office. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll and various related services across our global portfolio of countries.
We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.
What role will you play?
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In this role you will manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. You will act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll enquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally while maintaining a high standard of customer service. In this position, you’ll ensure payroll operations adhere to local legislative requirements and company policies, proactively identifying and escalating any risks, compliance concerns, or process issues and supporting their resolution. You will build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Reward, Global Mobility teams, and external payroll vendors, to ensure seamless payroll operations. Also, you will support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, while identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate payroll processes. Additionally, you will contribute to payroll enhancement initiatives, system upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall service delivery.
What you offer
Previous in-house payroll expertise (1 - 5 years’ experience) in a similar role within a fast-paced, high-performance environment. US or Canada payroll background is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience explaining complex information clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Ability to embrace a learning mindset and develop new skills in process automation, data analysis, and technology
Strong attention to detail
Ability to analyse processes and finding opportunities for improvement
A collaborative approach, ability to take initiative and motivated to deliver results.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
1 wellbeing leave day per year
20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Financial Management, People and Engagement
Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.
Inclusion at Macquarie
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We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.
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