APAC HR Ops Manager — Payroll & Systems

ADVANCE.AI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCE.AI is seeking an experienced HR Operations lead to manage payroll, tax, HR systems, audits and employee relations across multiple markets in Singapore and beyond. You will drive process improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and local HR teams to deliver seamless HR services.

The role requires a deep understanding of local labour laws, strong data accuracy, and experience in tech or fintech environments.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of HR experience with hands-on HR Operations.
• Proven payroll management, tax calculations, statutory compliance, and HR audits.
• Experience in HRIS implementation, system migration, or payroll system integration.
• Good understanding of employee relations and local labour regulations; regional SEA experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy, with a structured and process-oriented working style.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to handle sensitive data and multiple priorities.
• Experience in technology, fintech, or startup environments is an advantage; familiarity with AI tools to improve HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations across multiple markets, including payroll processing, tax calculations, statutory contributions, employee lifecycle management, and HR documentation.
• Oversee HRIS implementation, system migration, and integration projects with accurate data migration and smooth transitions.
• Coordinate internal and external HR audits; maintain documentation and controls; ensure compliance with local labour laws and regulations.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes, and HR policy interpretation.
• Maintain accurate HR data and reporting (headcount, payroll costs, etc.) and other operational metrics.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and leverage automation/AI tools to reduce manual work.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll management

Tax calculations

Statutory compliance

HR audits

HRIS implementation

System migration

Payroll system integration

Employee relations

Data reporting

Automation and AI tools

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-market coordination

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

ChatGPT / Claude

Job description

ADVANCE.AI is seeking an experienced HR Operations lead to manage payroll, tax, HR systems, audits and employee relations across multiple markets in Singapore and beyond. You will drive process improvements, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, and local HR teams to deliver seamless HR services.

The role requires a deep understanding of local labour laws, strong data accuracy, and experience in tech or fintech environments.