Assistant Manager, Payroll

Airswift; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift, a leader in Shipping and Logistics, is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Singapore. The role involves leading payroll operations, ensuring compliance with local laws, and mentoring a small payroll team. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and significant payroll experience, particularly with SAP SuccessFactors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of payroll experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll laws and expatriate payroll handling.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors ECP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations for over 600 employees.
• Ensure compliance with CPF and income tax regulations.
• Design and maintain SOPs for payroll processes.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll

Job description

A leader in Shipping and Logistics company is currently expanding and looking for highly qualified candidates for the Payroll Specialist position based in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for over 600 employees and multiple entities.
• Oversee monthly and annual payroll cycle planning, compliance, and audits.
• Partner with internal HR teams, Finance, and the regional HRIS team to drive efficient and accurate workflows.
• Design and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, including managing UAT and supporting change implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore payroll legislation, including CPF and income tax regulations.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors and government agencies.
• Guide and develop a small payroll operations team through mentorship and training.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll laws and expatriate payroll handling.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented with strong stakeholder communication skills.

Airswift care deeply about equity, diversity and inclusion, and we actively seek talent from diverse and underrepresented groups. Please do send your CV to us if you meet most, but maybe not all of the requirements.

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