Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

YY CIRCLE (SG) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YY CIRCLE (SG) PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) to oversee payroll processing and HR operations, ensuring compliant, efficient administration.

The role focuses on local and overseas payroll, regulatory filings with IRAS/MOM/CPF, stakeholder queries, and continuous improvement of payroll processes to support employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in HR or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.
• Detail-oriented and able to solve problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll system and monthly processing for local and overseas employees.
• Handle income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings.
• Liaise with IRAS, MOM, CPF, and other statutory bodies.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and administer benefits.
• Review payroll and HR processes for compliance and efficiency.
• Supervise and train HR & Admin team.

Skills

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Human Resource or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) is responsible for overseeing payroll processes and ensuring HR operations are efficient and compliant with regulatory standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll systems, HR policies, and employee relations, providing support to the HR department in handling payroll processing, HR compliance, and operational tasks. The individual will play a key role in improving HR operations to enhance employee satisfaction and ensure accurate payroll administration.

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