Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

YY CIRCLE (SG) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services provider in Singapore is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with local regulations. Responsibilities include managing the payroll system, tax filings, and liaising with statutory bodies. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Human Resources, has at least three years of payroll experience, and possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of 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 and tax filings.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments.
• Liaising with statutory bodies regarding remuneration.
• Administer staff benefits and claims.
• Conduct market compensation & benefit benchmarking.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Human Resource or 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.

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