Assistant Manager/Manager, Payroll and Administration

THYE HUA KWAN MORAL CHARITIES LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to oversee payroll administration and HR functions. In this role, you will ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements while maintaining employee records and optimizing HRIS modules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will directly impact employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of payroll experience in medium to large organizations.
• Hands-on experience managing employee records and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll administration ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Generate HR metrics and reports for decision-making.

Skills

Payroll Management

HRIS Administration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS 365 Office Applications

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

eFrontier

Job description

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Company policies and statutory requirements
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars, compensation and benefits records, and performance data within the HRIS
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system functionality, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related submission (e.g. CPF and Tax filing/ Clearance), surveys (by various Government agencies) and audits
• Collaborate within HR and with Finance on manpower budget matters (e.g. projection, reconciliation, accruals)
• Provide expert advice on payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government Grants and Government Paid Leave (such as Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Childcare Leave, NS Make-up pay, etc)
• Oversee applications & timely claims with Funders
• Generate and analyse HR metrics and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or related qualifications with at least 6 to 8 years of relevant Payroll experience in medium to large matrixed organisations
• Proven hands-on experience in managing employee records and processing payroll in large volume (e.g. over thousand headcounts); Prior experience in eFrontier would be advantageous
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Proficient in MS 365 Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)
• Analytical, adaptable, meticulous and organised
• Good business and people acumen with the ability to frame HR initiatives and expertise in a business context
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion
• Well-developed prioritisation, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Self-initiated, able to work independently and collaboratively