Payroll Specialist

About the Company

DFI Retail Group is a major retail group serving Asian consumers with a focus on quality, value, and service. As of 30 June 2025, the group and its associates operated more than 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. In 2024, the group generated annual revenue of over US$24.9 billion. Its portfolio spans five main areas: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants. The company’s businesses are run from Hong Kong, and it is part of the Jardine Matheson Group.

The Role

In this position, you will support the Payroll Manager and manage the complete payroll cycle to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Run monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, unpaid leave, claims, statutory items, and other employee payments.
• Handle NS make-up pay submissions, as well as maternity and childcare leave claims.
• Draft overpayment recovery letters for staff who have resigned and need to repay excess salary.
• Compile monthly payroll journals, reports, accruals, and finance cost allocations.
• Prepare and distribute e-payslips.
• Manage tax clearance filings, monthly CPF submissions, and annual income tax submissions.
• Contribute to HR and payroll-related projects and process improvements.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns related to payroll.

Candidate Profile

You should have a diploma in Business, Human Resources, or an equivalent qualification. Fresh graduates are welcome, and candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a busy environment will have an advantage. Familiarity with the Frontier e-HR system would be useful. Strong Excel skills, especially pivot tables and VLOOKUP, are important, along with an organized, detail-focused approach and the ability to work well in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also needed.

Benefits

• Completion bonus
• Medical insurance coverage
• Team member discount
• Training and development opportunities

Additional Information

This is a 1-year contract role based onsite in Tampines, East Region, Singapore.