Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

YYCircle (SG) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consulting firm is seeking a Payroll Manager based in Singapore. The successful applicant will manage payroll systems, handle monthly payroll processing, and liaise with statutory bodies for compliance. Candidates should possess a degree in Human Resources and at least 3 years of experience in payroll management. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role also involves supervising the HR team and ensuring adherence to regulations.

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

• Manage the payroll system and duties for local and overseas payroll.
• Handle monthly payroll processing including income tax and reimbursements.
• Liaise with statutory bodies regarding employees’ remuneration.
• Oversee application and renewal of company licenses.

Skills

Payroll management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Knowledge of HR regulations

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