Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

YY CIRCLE (SG) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR service provider in Singapore is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Human Resource or related field, possess at least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience, and have strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. This role demands the ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of Employment Act and HR regulations.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll system and duties, addressing discrepancies.
• Process monthly payroll including tax and CPF payments.
• Liaise with statutory bodies regarding remuneration.
• Administer staff benefits in accordance with company policies.
• Conduct market compensation benchmarking.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Human Resource or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing the payroll system and performing payroll duties, including identifying, verifying and resolving discrepancies for local and overseas payroll
• Handle monthly payroll processing, including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings for both local and foreign employees
• Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments, tax filing for both local and foreign employees
• Liaising with statutory bodies – IRAS, MOM, CPF, etc., with regards to employees’ remuneration
• Handle employees‘ queries on payroll related matters promptly
• Administer staff benefits and claims in accordance with Company policies
• Participating in continuous change management and payroll process streamlining
• Conduct market compensation & benefit benchmarking to ensure the competitiveness of benefit package
• Responds to all EEOC and other employee legal claims
• Prepare and submit surveys (MOM, CPF, SNEF, IMDA, Department of Statistics Singapore, etc.)
• Handle government claims and grants (e.g. NS/ Maternity/ Paternity/ PSG, etc)
• Oversee application and renewal of company licenses
• Supervise, train and develop the HR & Admin Team
• Administering project preparation
• Conduct regular review on payroll and HR processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards
• Manage WICA, Foreign Medical Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirement

• Degree in Human Resource or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience
• Good knowledge of the Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.
• Detail-oriented and problem solver
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment