GDS Tax - Payroll Implementation Senior

Job Description

EY’s GDS Tax Payroll Implementation Senior supports the design, configuration, testing, and implementation of payroll solutions for international clients. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or a related field; experience in payroll, tax, HR systems, or implementation projects; strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements; and effective English communication skills. Familiarity with payroll platforms, Excel, project coordination, data validation, and process documentation is advantageous. The candidate is expected to manage deliverables accurately, investigate issues, collaborate with global teams, communicate with clients, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality when handling employee and payroll data. Experience in a professional services or multinational environment is preferred.

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 corporations, governments, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions. EY’s Global Delivery Services teams support international engagements through expertise in areas such as tax, finance, technology, analytics, risk, and business operations. The Philippines is an important delivery location, with offices and service teams supporting EY member firms and clients worldwide. The organization promotes collaboration, professional development, technology adoption, and inclusive workplace practices. In this role, employees would typically work with colleagues across countries while helping deliver payroll and tax implementation services. Compensation and benefits vary according to experience, skills, business demand, and EY’s local employment policies.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers career opportunities in shared services, IT, finance, accounting, payroll, customer support, consulting, healthcare, tourism, and digital industries. Metro Manila, particularly Taguig and Makati, is the main corporate hub, while Cebu and other cities also have growing business-process and technology sectors. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by English-language education and diverse Asian and Western traditions. Lifestyle costs vary; Manila provides extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment but can have heavy traffic, while provincial areas offer a slower pace and lower expenses. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored or supported by their employer; tourist status does not authorize employment. Relocating candidates should confirm immigration requirements, health insurance, taxation, housing, transport, and local registration before arrival. Weather is tropical, with rainy and dry seasons, and regional travel is convenient by domestic flights and ferries.