GDS Tax - Payroll Staff 1

Job Description

The GDS Tax – Payroll Staff 1 role supports payroll-related tax compliance and administration for EY clients, including preparing payroll tax calculations, reviewing employee data, maintaining records, assisting with filings, and responding to routine queries. Candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, strong numerical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of payroll or taxation. Good written and verbal English, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, confidentiality, and the ability to meet deadlines are expected. Experience in payroll, tax, accounting, or shared-services operations is helpful, while familiarity with Philippine or international payroll processes may be advantageous.

Company Info

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy and transactions services. Its clients include multinational companies, public-sector organizations, and growing businesses across many industries. EY operates through a worldwide network of offices and delivery centers, including EY Global Delivery Services in the Philippines. The Taguig center supports international EY teams with tax, accounting, technology, research, and business-process services. EY promotes professional development through structured learning, on-the-job training, collaboration, and opportunities to work with global stakeholders. The organization also emphasizes integrity, inclusiveness, quality, and helping clients manage business and regulatory change. Employment conditions, benefits, and progression can vary by local entity, position, and experience level.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers opportunities in business-process services, accounting, payroll, finance, technology, healthcare, tourism, and customer support, with major hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Workplace culture is generally relationship-oriented, collaborative, and respectful, and English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to more relaxed coastal and provincial communities. The country has diverse food, festivals, beaches, mountains, and relatively affordable living costs, although traffic and public transport can be challenging in Metro Manila. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with employer support; tourist status does not authorize employment. Relocating employees should check immigration rules, taxation, healthcare, housing, and dependent requirements before moving. Filipino citizens generally need no visa to work domestically but should still review employer onboarding and local registration requirements.