Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist in Makati City at Amplify Activate Pty Ltd

About Amplify

Amplify is a global digital entertainment, talent management, and creator agency operating at the dynamic intersection of talent, content, and culture. Founded and headquartered in Australia and now spanning the Asia Pacific, United States, and beyond, we sit at the heart of creator culture as we set out to redefine entertainment for the modern world. We collaborate with the world’s biggest brands and top digital talent to craft original campaigns, live events, and high-impact digital experiences that truly connect with audiences everywhere.

At our core, we give brands the ultimate advantage on social feeds by doing something simple yet transformative: we help them create like a creator. Our specialty is helping brands work with creators—whether through creator-led campaigns, always-on content, social commerce, digital production, or paid media. We’ve brought together the best creator-first thinkers, digital-native creatives, and social producers to shift the tone from bland brand-speak to pure, platform-native authenticity, combining sharp global perspective with a down-to-earth, genuine spirit. Because we think like creators, we are creators, ensuring we stay endlessly curious, act boldly, and move at the speed of culture. Welcome to your creator era. Welcome to Amplify.

The Role:

Working in the HR Department, the Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist (PH/TH/VN) is responsible for accurate, on-time payroll for the Philippines and Vietnam, Thailand EOR payroll inputs, PH statutory compliance and year-end tax, compensation and benefits administration for PH, TH, and VN. This position works closely with the HR Manager, Finance, people managers, and our payroll and EOR providers (including VTASCO, Deel, and Rippling) to ensure every employee is paid correctly and on time and every filing meets local requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Philippines Responsibilities

• Run semi-monthly PH payroll in HRIS, keeping a change log and reconciling headcount and pay changes before each run
• Compute OT, holiday pay (NCR rates), final pay, separation pay, and 13th month pay, checking OT claims against approvals and time records
• Prepare SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR remittances by each agency's deadline, maintain compliance records, and reconcile employer statutory contributions to the payroll register
• Run PH year-end annualization, issue BIR 2316, and submit the alphalist by 31 January
• Process SSS maternity and sickness benefit applications, notifications, and reimbursement claims accurately and within statutory timelines
• Process ECC work-related injury and illness claims through SSS; People Operations handles the incident report
• Handle mandatory Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reporting, compliance filings, and workplace policy requirementsC
• Administer PH HMO enrollments, changes, and billing while applying the OT and CTO policy
• Handle first-line employee relations intake and documentation, drafting notices following PH due process (twin notice system)

Vietnam Responsibilities

• Prepare and check VN payroll with local payroll partners (such as VTASCO) or EOR partners (such as Deel)
• Check the VN annual PIT finalisation prepared by VTASCO before the 31 March deadline
• Manage statutory compliance records and EOR/payroll integration for Vietnam employees

Thailand Responsibilities

• Submit and verify Thailand EOR payroll inputs via Deel/Rippling, checking payslips and invoices against approved changes
• Oversee Thailand statutory compliance and employee query resolution in coordination with EOR partners

Regional Controls, Systems & General Responsibilities

• Answer employee pay and benefit queries within agreed timelines
• Prepare salary and benefits data for benchmarking and the annual salary review

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Accountancy or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years independently running end-to-end Philippine payroll across multiple legal entities. Strong, hands-on PH payroll experience is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in PH payroll calculations, statutory remittances, year-end tax annualisation and reporting, with accurate processing and reconciliation across separate entities.
• Proficiency in an HRIS, advanced Excel or Google Sheets, and PH government portals, including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR eFPS or eBIRForms, and Alphalist Data Entry.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across countries and work independently with teams in different time zones.

• Experience using Rippling.
• Exposure to Vietnam or Thailand payroll, or EOR-managed payroll.
• Experience in a scaling company with remote or multi-country teams.
• CHRP or an equivalent HR certification; payroll certification is an advantage.

Life at Amplify

We move fast, back big ideas, and hold ourselves to high standards, all while keeping things down-to-earth, kind, and genuinely collaborative. Amplify is an energetic home for curious minds and bold thinkers who want true ownership over their work. We give sharp, ambitious people the freedom, clarity, and backing to craft a standout career and see the direct impact of their work on a global scale.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Big Impact: Work directly with premier creators and iconic global powerhouse brands on campaigns that define modern culture.
• Uncapped Trajectory: Build your career with total ownership, backed by clear, structured progression pathways to help you grow rapidly.
• Flexible Rhythm: Strike the right balance with a hybrid model, including two days a week to work from home.
• Time to Celebrate: Take a fully paid day off on your birthday to reset and celebrate you.
• Family Backing: Access up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to support you and your growing family.
• Social & Connection: We celebrate everyone’s contributions and reward the team with regular events, lunches, and overseas company offsites to keep us connected.