Assistant Manager, Human Resource (Payroll) New Sentosa Development Corporation | Human Resources Fixed Terms Closing on 30 Dec 2026

Tech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) in Singapore seeks a payroll specialist to oversee the full payroll lifecycle managed by our outsourced partner, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all employees. You will handle post-payroll follow-ups and support the annual manpower budgeting process.

You will lead the outsourced payroll team in monthly operations, review payroll processes, manage reconciliations and cost centre charging, generate reports for audits and surveys, and prepare

Qualifications

• Degree in human resource management or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Workday and Prosoft is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, meticulous, numerical skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourced payroll team in monthly payroll operations, including sampling to verify payment accuracy.
• Manage and review all payroll processes.
• Handle all payroll matters (reconciliation, cost centre charging, staff cost recovery, etc.).
• Generate payroll reports for monthly reporting, audits, insurance, surveys, policy reviews, etc.
• Prepare budget assumptions and templates for the annual manpower budget exercise.
• Analyze budget variances and provide forecasts of manpower budget utilization.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Numerical accuracy

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in HR management

Tools

Workday

Prosoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What the role is:

Responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of payroll administration managed by the outsourced payroll team, ensuring that all employees receive timely and accurate compensation. This role also encompasses post-payroll follow-up activities after each pay run, as well as supporting the organisation's annual manpower budgeting exercise.

What you will be working on:

The areas of responsibility include:

• Managing the outsource payroll team in the monthly payroll operations, which includes sampling to verify the accuracy of payments
• Managing & reviewing all payroll processes
• Handling all payroll matters, eg reconciliation, cost centre charging, staff cost recovery etc
• Generating various payroll reports for monthly reporting, audits, insurance, surveys, policy reviews, etc
• Preparing budget assumptions and templates for the annual manpower budget exercise.
• Analysing budget variances and providing forecast of manpower budget utilisation.

What we are looking for:

Ideally you should:

• Have a degree in human resource management or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant working experience. Experience in handling payroll on Workday and Prosoft has advantage.
• Be analytical, meticulous and numerical, and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This is a 2 year contract position.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management and promotion of the Sentosa Island as a resort destination for locals and tourists. Under the care of SDC, the island went through a makeover to become a premier getaway with multi-faceted appeal. From business conventions to beach parties, Sentosa caters to an extensive range of needs and interests. SDC has evolved and grown over the years. It currently oversees the following business and commercial units – Sentosa Leisure Management Pte Ltd, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Mount Faber Leisure Group.