Payroll Intern | November & December Intake

Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners is a leading HR services firm offering executive search, recruitment outsourcing and payroll support across SEA. We are seeking a Payroll Intern to gain hands-on experience and learn how monthly payroll processing works, including attendance, overtime, and deductions, while supporting the Finance team with data entry and confidential record-keeping.

The role provides exposure to Singapore payroll processes, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and professional

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma/Degree in HR, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Able to commit to a full-time internship for at least 3 months.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with numbers and data.
• Organised, responsible, and able to complete tasks accurately and independently.
• Comfortable performing administrative tasks with consistency.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curious and willing to learn about Singapore payroll and HR processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Perform accurate payroll data entry and maintain up-to-date employee payroll records.
• Assist in verifying attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, and deductions.
• Support payroll reconciliation and check payroll data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare payroll reports, schedules and other supporting documents as required.
• Assist with filing and maintaining confidential payroll and employee records.
• Support the Finance team with administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects.
• Handle payroll and employee information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Numbers & data

Organised

Independent

Administrative skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in HR, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Intern | November & December Intake

Cornerstone Global Partners is an award-winning executive search, contingent recruitment, flexible staffing & HR outsourcing firm delivering talent services across SEA. We provide premium human resources and talent services from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized businesses across mature and emerging markets in Asia. Our team of experts delivers customized talent solutions across multiple functions and industries. Our holistic suite of talent services ensures you have the right talent in the right roles, aligned with your business goals and culture.

CGP Group operates through 20 offices worldwide, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand, the Middle East, and the United States, and 600+ team members, along with our network presence in 40 other countries around the globe.

About the Job:

Want to know what really goes on behind the scenes of payroll?

Join us as a Payroll Intern and get hands-on experience supporting Singapore payroll operations, working with real employee data and learning how payroll is processed accurately and confidentially in a professional environment. You will work closely with the Finance team and gain an understanding of the key information involved in monthly payroll processing, including attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, and deductions.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.

Perform accurate payroll data entry and maintain up-to-date employee payroll records.

Assist in verifying attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, and deductions.

Support payroll reconciliation and check payroll data for accuracy and completeness.

Prepare payroll reports, schedules and other supporting documents as required.

Assist with filing and maintaining confidential payroll and employee records.

Support the Finance team with administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects.

Handle payroll and employee information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Diploma/Degree in Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum of 3 months.

Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with numbers and data.

Organised, responsible, and able to complete tasks accurately and independently.

Comfortable performing administrative tasks with consistency.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Curious and willing to learn about Singapore payroll and HR processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with spreadsheets.