Assistant Manager Human Resources

Confidential Jobs; Singapore; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Assistant Manager with a strong focus on global payroll management. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate payroll execution across APAC countries while streamlining HR processes. You will partner with various stakeholders to enhance the employee experience throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of local compliance and labor laws, with hands-on experience in HRIS platforms. Join a fast-paced and innovative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Equity options

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Comprehensive regional benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR operations experience with a focus on payroll.
• Familiar with APAC labor laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll processing for APAC countries ensuring compliance.
• Oversee core HR processes and maintain employee records.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll Management

Compliance Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Certifications in Payroll Management

Tools

HRIS (HiBob, BambooHR, Workday)

Payroll Software

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and process-driven HR Assistant Manager with a strong focus on global payroll, including direct APAC regional support. This role is responsible for leading accurate and compliant payroll execution across multiple countries, streamlining HR processes, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure a consistent and reliable employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for APAC countries (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, Philippines), as well as other global locations as needed.
• Partner with internal teams and local payroll vendors to ensure all data inputs (salary, benefits, commissions, variable pay, etc.) are correctly captured and processed.
• Ensure all payroll is delivered on time, in full compliance with local statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Maintain knowledge of APAC-specific employment laws, tax regulations, and statutory benefits.
• Coordinate payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits in partnership with Finance.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (e.g., HiBob, BambooHR, Workday) and ensure data integrity across all HR systems.
• Oversee core HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, employee status changes, and document management.
• Support the drafting and localization of employment contracts and HR policies across APAC.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions and support audits and internal policy reviews.

Process Optimization & Collaboration

• Continuously identify areas for improvement in payroll and HR operations, with a focus on scalability and automation.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and other People team members to drive payroll-related initiatives.
• Act as the subject matter expert for payroll and HR operations in APAC, responding to employee queries and providing guidance to local HR contacts or external partners.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in HR operations, with a strong focus on payroll and at least 2 years managing payroll across APAC countries.
• Familiarity with local labor laws and compliance requirements across multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Experience working in fintech, SaaS, or high-growth, multi-country organizations preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and third-party payroll vendors.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple country-specific deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English; other APAC languages a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Equity options in a high-growth fintech company
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
• Comprehensive regional benefits package
• A fast-paced, supportive, and innovative work environment