Assistant / Manager (Payroll) - 1-Year Contract

Role Overview

The Payroll Manager role is pivotal to supporting our people operations by guaranteeing precise, compliant, and prompt payroll for all employees. This position is responsible for overseeing complete payroll operations and continually enhancing payroll systems and workflows. You will collaborate extensively with the Human Resources, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure an excellent experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process including monthly salary payments, CPF contributions, taxation submissions (IR8A/IR21), and adherence to statutory payments compliant with MOM regulations and CPF Act.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and data consistency across HR and financial tools such as SAP.
• Review and refine payroll procedures and standard operating protocols to boost operational efficiency, accuracy, and conformity with Whole-of-Government policies.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Finance teams to address payroll discrepancies and respond promptly and professionally to employee payroll inquiries.
• Produce payroll-related analytics and reports to assist management decision-making and support auditing processes.
• Assist with HR information system implementations and upgrades by translating policy requirements into effective system functionalities.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore’s employment laws including the Employment Act, CPF Act, and Income Tax Act.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years of experience managing payroll, ideally within the public sector or sizable organizations.
• Educational background in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related fields.
• Practical expertise using HRIS and payroll platforms such as Workday, SAP, or comparable systems.