ENTRY - Payroll Specialist (1 year contract) - $3800 @ Tampines North

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage full payroll cycles for 300–500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

You will handle overtime, allowances, leave, statutory deductions, CPF and tax reporting, generate payslips, and respond to employee inquiries.

The role requires a Diploma in HR/Business, strong numerical accuracy and advanced Excel skills; occasional overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource Management or related discipline.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high payroll volumes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Meticulous, organized and numerically accurate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full spectrum of payroll administration and processing for 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave and claims.
• Submit government maternity, childcare leaves and related claims.
• Prepare payroll journals, accruals and cost allocations for Finance.
• Distribute electronic payslips to employees.
• Handle CPF contributions and annual income tax reporting.
• Respond to employee enquiries on payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Support HR/payroll projects and process improvements.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Detail-oriented

Team player

Independent when required

Overtime willingness

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of payroll administration and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 300 to 500 employees.

• Process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, expense claims, statutory deductions, and other employee-related payments.

• Submit NS Make-Up Pay, Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML), and Childcare Leave claims.

• Prepare overpayment recovery letters and manage payroll recovery processes for resigned employees.

• Prepare monthly payroll journals, reports, accruals, and cost allocations for Finance.

• Generate and distribute electronic payslips to employees.

• Handle tax clearance submissions, monthly CPF contributions, and annual income tax reporting.

• Participate in and support HR and payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Respond to employee enquiries and provide support on payroll-related matters.

• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high payroll volumes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.

• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.

• Willing to work overtime during peak payroll periods, including occasional weekends when necessary. Time-off will be provided during non-peak periods.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.