Compensation, Benefits and Payroll Assistant/Manager

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the education sector in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant/Manager for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll. This role involves designing remuneration frameworks and managing payroll efficiency, contributing to talent attraction and retention. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in C&B, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of employment laws. Join a purpose-driven team contributing to a motivating workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits.
• Expertise in managing outsourced payroll vendors and budgets.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage remuneration and benefits frameworks.
• Lead annual C&B budgeting process and operate payroll management.
• Provide data-driven insights to support workforce planning.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits Management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

About the company

Our client is a leading organization in the education sector, dedicated to nurturing and shaping students through innovative teaching methodologies and a commitment to holistic development. With a strong presence across the region, they are known for providing high-quality learning experiences supported by a team of passionate educators and professionals. Their culture values collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding environment for driven individuals.

About the role

As the Assistant/Manager for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll, you will play a pivotal role in designing and managing competitive remuneration and benefits frameworks that support the organization’s talent attraction and retention strategies. You will lead the annual C&B budgeting process, oversee relationships with outsourced payroll vendors, and ensure operational efficiency through accurate and timely payroll management. This role also involves spearheading C&B integration projects for new acquisitions, aligning policies and processes to group standards, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to support workforce planning and organizational growth.

What we’ll like to see in you

You will bring 5–8 years of proven experience in Compensation & Benefits, preferably within complex and fast-paced environments. Your expertise in managing outsourced payroll vendors, strong understanding of Singapore’s employment laws and statutory requirements, and track record in annual C&B budgeting will be key to success in this role. You should have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, be proficient in HRIS and vendor management systems, and possess strong stakeholder management skills. High levels of integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality are essential.

Why you’ll love this role

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization in the education sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to creating a fair, competitive, and motivating workplace for employees. You will have the chance to shape C&B strategies that align with organizational growth, lead integration projects that impact the business at a regional level, and work alongside a passionate and supportive leadership team. If you are motivated by the idea of influencing meaningful change in a values-led organization, this role offers both challenge and fulfilment.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.