Payroll Senior Specialist
LocationManila Office MNS1
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
5+ years experience preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
CPP certification preferred
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
Ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Serves as liaison to employees and with third party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company specific pay policies. Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc. Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies, (e.g. Personal time off, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly. Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stays current with changes in the law. May assist with audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation. Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff. May back up those who perform specialized tasks or activities such as stock option exercises, SEC document filing, or sales commission calculation reviews.
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
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Reviews data feeds from HRSS
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Ensures all employees are set up in payroll system
Collaboration
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Collaborates with various teams to identify any payroll issues
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Answers complex payroll questions from cross-functional departments
System Management
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Reviews results and makes corrections to the system, acting as a resource to more junior members
Employee Support
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Answers complex employee payroll inquires, escalating as needed and acting as a resource to more junior members
Vendor Management
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Reviews and creates payroll file for transmission to vendor
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Responsible for managing the vendor(s) supporting. This includes negotiating contracts, staying abreast of system enhancements, submitting enhancement requests
Qualifications
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5+ years experience preferred
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
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CPP certification preferred
Legal
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