Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

YY Circle; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Manager to oversee payroll and HR operations. Responsibilities include managing payroll systems, liaising with statutory bodies, and supervising the HR team. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Human Resource or a related field, along with at least 3 years of payroll experience and strong problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of the Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll system and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle monthly payroll processing, including tax and reimbursements.
• Liaise with statutory bodies regarding employees’ remuneration.
• Supervise, train and develop the HR & Admin Team.
• Conduct regular reviews on payroll and HR processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Problem solver

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Human Resource or a related field

Job description

Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

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