Multi-Country Payroll
Automate multi-country payroll with localized tax, statutory deductions, approvals, and bank-ready disbursement workflows.
Philippines' All-in-One HR & Payroll Solution for Modern Businesses
From payroll and overtime to leave management, attendance tracking, performance, and recruitment, manage your entire workforce in one cloud-based platform. Simplify HR processes, stay compliant, and empower your team with ease.
1,000+ companies across APAC run payroll on Better HR monthly
HRMS Core Payroll Features
Web, Mobile App and Hundreds of AI Agent working alongside your HR department to make 99% of manual workload go away.
Compliance and reporting in Philippines
Better HR comes with fully localized payroll engines for Philippines — handling tax, insurance, and contribution rules automatically.
Automated calculations
Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Automatically calculates Personal Income Tax based on Philippine tax laws:
- Progressive tax rates applied according to taxable income
- Standard exemptions and deductions handled accurately
- Monthly withholding and year-end reporting supported
- Proper handling of taxable and non-taxable income components
Social Security System Contribution
Ensures accurate calculation of SSS contributions:
- Employee and employer contribution rates applied per SSS contribution table
- Salary brackets and contribution caps automatically enforced
- Integrated into payroll and reflected clearly in payslips
PhiHealth Contribution
Supports mandatory PhilHealth contribution calculations:
- Employee and employer contribution shares calculated according to current regulations
- Salary caps and contribution limits automatically applied
- Transparent breakdown for payroll and statutory reporting
Pag-IBIG Contribution
Automates Pag-IBIG contribution calculations:
- Employee and employer contribution rates applied correctly
- Supports statutory minimum and maximum contribution amounts
- Included seamlessly in payroll and reporting
Government statutory reports
SSS R-3 Contribution Form
Automatically generate the SSS R-3 form with accurate employee and employer contributions for each quarter, ready for submission to the Social Security System.
PhilHealth R-1 Form
Generate the PhilHealth R-1 form effortlessly, with precise calculations of employee and employer contributions for statutory reporting.
Pag-IBIG MCRF Form
Prepare the Pag-IBIG MCRF form with accurate contributions, fully populated from payroll data for smooth submission.
BIR Form 1601-C
Automatically create BIR Form 1601-C for withholding tax reporting, reflecting all employee income and deductions accurately.
Why Better HR for Philippines
- All four statutory contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, BIR) calculated automatically every payroll cycle
- Government forms generated with one click: R-3, R-1, MCRF, and 1601-C
- Progressive income tax brackets applied per current BIR tax tables
- PHP payroll with full peso breakdowns on every payslip
- Overtime, holiday pay, and night differential computed per Philippine labor law
- Cloud-based platform accessible from Manila, Cebu, Davao, or anywhere
- Attendance, leave management, and payroll in one integrated system
- 120 PHP per employee per month with annual billing. All features included
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Related features
Modules that power payroll in Philippines.
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Workforce Management
Manage attendance, leave, overtime, and employee records in one HR system with real-time approvals and payroll-ready data.
AI-Powered Operations
Use an AI HR agent to automate routine payroll and HR tasks, answer policy questions, and execute operational requests faster.
Frequently asked questions
1. Does Better HR calculate SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions automatically?
Yes. Better HR calculates all three statutory contributions automatically each payroll cycle. It uses the current SSS contribution table, PhilHealth premium rates, and Pag-IBIG rules. Both employee and employer shares are computed and reflected in payslips.
2. Can Better HR generate BIR Form 1601-C?
Yes. BIR Form 1601-C for monthly withholding tax is generated automatically from your payroll data. The form reflects all employee income, deductions, and taxes withheld. You can export it directly for filing with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
3. Does Better HR handle 13th month pay?
Yes. Better HR computes mandatory 13th month pay based on Philippine labor law. The calculation accounts for the employee's total basic salary earned during the calendar year divided by twelve months. It is included in the payroll run for December or can be split as needed.
4. How does Better HR handle overtime and holiday pay?
Better HR calculates overtime, rest day pay, holiday pay, and night differential based on Philippine labor law rates. Regular overtime is computed at 125% of hourly rate, rest day work at 130%, and special holiday work at 130%. These amounts flow directly into payroll.
5. Does payroll support Philippine Pesos (PHP)?
Yes. All payroll processing is done in PHP by default. Payslips show full breakdowns including gross salary, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG deductions, withholding tax, allowances, and net pay. Multi-currency support is also available for international staff.
6. Can Better HR generate SSS R-3 and PhilHealth R-1 forms?
Yes. The SSS R-3 contribution form, PhilHealth R-1 form, and Pag-IBIG MCRF form are all generated from your payroll data. Each form is populated with accurate contribution amounts and ready for submission to the respective government agency.
7. How much does Better HR cost in the Philippines?
Better HR costs 120 PHP per active employee per month with annual billing, or 150 PHP with monthly billing. All modules are included: payroll, attendance, leave, recruitment, performance reviews, and AI agent. No setup fees.
8. Does Better HR comply with Philippine labor law?
Yes. Better HR's payroll engine is configured for Philippine labor law requirements including SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG contributions, BIR withholding tax, 13th month pay, overtime rates, and leave entitlements. The system is updated when regulations change.