Assistant / Manager (Payroll) - 1-yr Contract

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Technology Agency (GovTech) in Singapore seeks a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely compensation for employees. This role partners with HR, Finance, and Technology to deliver a seamless payroll experience.

You will manage monthly payroll cycles, CPF contributions, tax filings, and statutory payments, while driving improvements to systems and processes in a large public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Payroll management experience, preferably in the public sector or large organisation.
• Background in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, SAP or equivalent HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for monthly cycles.
• Ensure CPF contributions, tax filings, and statutory payments comply with MOM and CPF Act.
• Administer payroll system data integrity across SAP/HRIS.
• Review and improve payroll processes and SOPs for efficiency and compliance.
• Resolve payroll queries with HR and Finance and generate analytics for management.
• Support HR system implementations and translate policies into system solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Employment Act and Income Tax Act.

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll systems

Data integrity

Education

HR / Accounting / Business Admin

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

What the role is

As Payroll Manager, you will be the backbone of our people operations — ensuring every JTC employee is compensated accurately, compliantly, and on time. You will lead end-to-end payroll operations while driving continuous improvements to our payroll systems and processes, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver a seamless employee experience.

What you will be working on

Leading the full payroll cycle — processing monthly payroll, CPF contributions, tax filings (IR8A/IR21), and statutory payments in compliance with MOM regulations and CPF Act

Managing payroll system administration, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across HR and Finance platforms (e.g. SAP)

Reviewing and improving payroll processes and SOPs to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with WOG requirements

Partnering with HR Business Partners and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries professionally

Generating payroll analytics and reports to support management decision-making and audit requirements

Supporting HR system implementation and upgrades, translating policy intent into workable system solutions

Ensuring compliance with Singapore employment legislation, including the Employment Act, CPF Act, and Income Tax Act

What we are looking for

Minimum 5 years of Payroll management experience, preferably in the public sector or a large organisation

Background in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Hands-on experience with Workday, SAP or equivalent HRIS/payroll systems

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