Maila Arellano
Benefits Specialist/ Compensation and Benefits
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About
Experienced Payroll and HR professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration, compensation and benefits, and HR support within the construction industry. Skilled in end-to-end payroll processing, timekeeping management, government contributions administration, and employee records management. Knowledgeable in Philippine labor regulations, statutory compliance, and HRIS systems.
Recognized for strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and the ability to manage confidential payroll information while meeting strict payroll deadlines.
Experience
Benefits Specialist/ Compensation and Benefits - Apex Hub Management and Services Inc - Quezon City
(2024-09 - 2025-07)
- Administered employee compensation and benefits programs including health benefits, statutory contributions, and employee welfare programs.
- Processed and monitored government contributions including SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG to ensure compliance with Philippine labor regulations.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility inquiries, and claims processing.
- Generated compensation and benefits reports to support HR and management decision-making.
- Prepared and issued BIR Form 2316 (Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld) for employees in compliance with BIR regulations.
- Coordinated with insurance providers and third-party administrators to resolve employee benefits concerns.
- Maintained accurate employee benefits records within HRIS systems.
- Ensured proper documentation and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
Self-Employed - Online Seller / E-commerce Seller - Manila, Philippines
(2021 - 2025)
- Managed an online store through Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook Marketplace, handling daily product listings and promotions. (already closed this business)
Assistant Payroll Officer - Readycon Trading Construction Corporation - Pasig City
(2016-03 - 2021-07)
- Managed payroll data collection and processing using Softrak Timekeeper and payroll systems.
- Reviewed timesheets, overtime records, leave applications, and attendance reports prior to payroll processing.
- Generated payroll summaries, deduction reports, and employee earnings
- Processed payroll adjustments including incentives, allowances, and salary
- Reconciled payroll records for non-clock-in employees and verified attendance discrepancies.
- Assisted in payroll distribution and verification of payroll envelopes.
- Conducted payroll orientation sessions for newly hired employees.
- Uploaded biometric time-in and time-out data into payroll system
- Processed weekly and monthly payroll computations
- Verified attendance records including overtime, night differential, and leaves
- Coordinated with job site representatives to confirm employee time records
- Ensured payroll compliance with company policies and government regulations
HR / Benefits Staff | Payroll Personnel | Document Controller - BF Corporation – General Construction Division - Cainta, Rizal
(2015-05 - 2015-11)
- Managed employee benefits and government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
- Maintained employee 201 files and HR records
- Processed manual payroll using Excel and payroll systems
- Computed salaries, overtime, allowances, taxes, and deductions
- Prepared 13th month pay, bonuses, and final pay
- Processed employee loans and maintained loan ledgers
- Handled online posting of government contributions via UnionBank OneHub
Counter Checker - The SM Store - SM City Marikina
(2014-08 - 2014-12)
Kitchen Support / Pantry - Jollibee Foods Corporation - Cainta, Rizal
(2013-03 - 2013-08)
HR Admin Trainee - Cross Line General Services Corporation
(2014 - 2014)
Internship Experience
Accounting & HR Trainee - Marikina Food Corporation
(2014 - 2015)
Internship Experience
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Development Management - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (2011 - 2015)
