Associate, HR Operations - Payroll (2-Year Contract)

About A*STAR HR Division

The Human Resource (HR) Division at A*STAR is dedicated to nurturing the full potential of its staff and supporting them in making impactful contributions to both the organisation and Singapore. The division aims to deliver high-quality HR services designed to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent to advance A*STAR's mission.

The HR Division encompasses multiple departments, including Recruitment, HR Planning and Policy, Talent Management, HR Analytics, HR Operations, HR Partners, and the People Development & Planning Office.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive payroll operations for the entities, including CPF and tax submissions.
• Prepare monthly headcount reports, payroll reconciliation statements, and other payroll-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the finance department concerning monthly treasury provisions and payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure the generation of general ledger journal entries for finance following payroll processing completion.
• Process and verify statutory claims such as National Service leave and government-paid leave.
• Provide assistance with payroll-related audit queries from auditors.
• Address employee inquiries related to salary matters promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate proactively and independently with external consultants and bank officials to resolve payroll system issues, including errors, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Verify payroll records entries for various entities and maintain an up-to-date payroll record archive.
• Execute additional ad-hoc tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Candidate Requirements

• A background in HR operations will be considered a strong advantage.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.