Executive, Payroll Services

VITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAL in Singapore seeks an Executive to join the Payroll Services team, managing and administering Payroll & Claims for service partners. You will handle payroll processing, SAP-based workflows, and verification steps with supervisors to ensure accurate payments.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong customer service, with exposure to RPA, data analytics, and modern payroll tools. Singapore salary benchmarks apply.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Payroll or Claims processing experience preferred.
• Background in Business Admin, HR, Finance or Accounting helps.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and claims for service partners across government agencies.
• Process payroll including bonuses, increments, allowances, and statutory contributions.
• Verify pay transactions with supervisors and prepare journals and vouchers.
• Handle billing for seconded officers and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Provide timely, professional service and respond to partner inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAP

MS Office

Data analytics

RPA

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Business Admin / HR / Finance

Tools

Excelity Payroll

Workday

SAP

PowerBI

Tableau

VBA

Access

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a highly motivated Executive to join our Payroll Services team. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for managing and administering Payroll & Claims Services for our service partners.

What you will be working on:

- Payroll and claims for various government agencies using SAP system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures- Processing payroll, including payment of salary, annual increment, bonus, AWS, allowances and statutory contributions- Process salaries of exit cases (including no-pay leave).- Ensure that appropriate certification and approvals are in place.- Ensure that all pay transactions are being verified and approved by Supervisor before being processed for payments.- Billing of seconded officers for various government agencies- Perform manual computations of overpayment cases and ensure recoveries are promptly followed up- Process Journals and Payment Vouchers in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)- Exercise independent analysis and judgement according to SOPs and recommend course of action when responding to Service Partners- Provide excellent customer service and timely response to service partners to address their queries- Conduct independent reviews of work processes and systems and recommend possible improvements to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness- Any other ad-hoc projects or tasks assigned by supervisors

What we are looking for:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate to join us in transforming the delivery of Corporate Services for the Public Service. To be successful in the role, you should possess the following attributes and competencies:- 1 to 2 years of Payroll or Claims processing experience is preferred; Candidates without relevant experience but possess good attitude and willingness to learn are welcome to apply- Preferred Course of Studies in Business Administration or Human Resource or Accountancy or Finance- Strong judgement and analytical skills- Good attention to detail- Ability to work under pressure and deliver within stipulated timelines- Effective oral and written communication with good presentation skills- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team- Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills- Logical and Critical thinking abilities- Strong numerical aptitude- IT savvy with excellent grasp of Microsoft Office and strong appreciation for current and upcoming technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), data analytics, artificial intelligence and other tools (e.g. Access, Macros, Power Query, VBA, Tableu, PowerBI) will be advantageous- Knowledge of HR/Payroll software (Excelity Payroll, Workday, SAP) will be advantageous.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About VITAL

Looking to make an impact in your career? Join VITAL, a department under the Ministry of Finance that is transforming the delivery of corporate services in the Singapore Public Service. As the Central Agency for Corporate Shared Services, we provide HR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and other essential services to over 100,000 public officers and 100 government agencies. Also as the Robotics & Automation Lead for corporate and administrative services domain, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and technology adoption.More than just an organisation, we are a community committed to creating an inclusive environment that cares for our officers. We prioritise your growth and development, offering exciting career prospects and training opportunities in high-demand skills like Data Analytics, Design Thinking and Robotics Process Automation. We understand the importance of work-life harmony and strive to support our officers in achieving it.If you are a dynamic and innovative team player who aligns with our vision, we invite you to apply and be part of VITAL shaping the future of corporate shared services! Visit us at www.vital.gov.sg or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vital-ministry-of-finance.