Director of Payroll

Omni HR; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SaaS startup is on the lookout for a Director of Payroll to lead payroll operations across multiple countries. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance and accuracy while delivering exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will possess extensive payroll expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable systems. Join a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact on the growth of the company as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll technology and processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll operations experience, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of multi-country payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll services across supported countries.
• Lead and mentor the payroll operations team.

Skills

Payroll Operations

Leadership

Compliance

Process Management

Communication

Job description

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About us

Omni HR is a VC-backed SaaS startup in Singapore.

We automate the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and payroll—freeing HR teams from administrative cycles and enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Founded in 2021 and backed by leading HR tech investors, Omni powers Asia’s fastest-growing companies with customizable HR tools.

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a Director of Payroll to lead and scale our payroll operations across multiple countries. You will oversee client-facing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service. This is a key leadership role at the intersection of operations, compliance, and client experience.

The ideal candidate will have extensive regional payroll expertise, strong operational and process management skills, and experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of Omni’s payroll services across supported countries, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Lead and mentor the payroll operations team, fostering a high-performance and compliance-driven culture.
• Develop and maintain robust payroll processes and controls to meet regulatory, audit, and service-level standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on country-specific payroll legislation, tax compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance payroll technology and automation.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, supporting escalations and complex payroll scenarios.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Customer Success, Legal) to support business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in payroll operations, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of multi-country payroll compliance, preferably across key Asian markets.
• Proven experience managing payroll for external clients via managed service models or PEO/EOR arrangements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience scaling operations.
• Process-oriented mindset with a passion for building scalable systems and workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
• Experience in a tech or SaaS environment is a plus.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Software Development

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