Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

HONG YE GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Singapore is looking for an Assistant HR Manager to oversee payroll processes and ensure HR operations are compliant with regulatory standards. This role will involve managing payroll systems, handling employee queries, and administering staff benefits. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Human Resources and have at least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Managing the payroll system and performing payroll duties.
• Handle monthly payroll processing including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments and tax filings.
• Liaising with statutory bodies regarding employees’ remuneration.
• Handle employee queries on payroll matters promptly.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solver

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

Requirements

• 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