HR Assistant manager / Senior Executive - Payroll

The Wok People Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Singapore seeks a Payroll Specialist to process payroll for 600 employees. Responsibilities include managing payroll output, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and submitting annual tax filings. Ideal candidates will have a minimum diploma in HR or Finance, strong interpersonal skills, and at least 2 years of experience in payroll management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in payroll & benefits management.
• Detail-oriented with experience in payroll processing for over 600 headcounts.
• Basic understanding of tax procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full spectrum of monthly payroll.
• Submit monthly tax and statutory requirements.
• Handle annual tax filing on IR21 and IR8A.
• Resolve discrepancies in timesheets and payroll records.
• Collaborate with Finance on pay-related matters.

Skills

Strong work ethics

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum Diploma in Human Resources, Finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll software (Whyze)

Spreadsheets

Job description

1) JOB OVERVIEW

Primarily responsible for processing payroll, annual tax filing and preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports. Also, ensures compliance of statutory requirements & Government regulations on matters pertaining to payroll. (600 Headcounts)

2) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the full spectrum of monthly payroll processing.
• Provide payroll output (payroll postings, fund requirements, month-end reports) to Head of Human Resources.
• Responsible for monthly submission of tax and other statutory requirements (Other government claims).
• Handles annual tax filing submission on IR21 and IR8A.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in timesheets and payroll records.
• Answers employees’ questions about wages and deductions.
• Liaise closely with managers to process overtime and allowance payments.
• Prepare payroll-related and ad-hoc reports as requested by the management.
• Generate monthly manpower cost and analysis reports.
• Maintain proper payroll documentations and authorisations for internal and external audit.
• Drive payroll projects to improve current processes and enhance system.
• File tax clearance for foreign workers and handle the payroll queries for separating employees.
• Collaborate with Finance in any pay-related matters and projects.

3) QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Diploma in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
• At least 2 years’ of relevant experience in payroll & benefits management
• Strong work ethics, good interpersonal & communication skills
• Work with minimal supervision, good time management and organisation skills
• Detail-oriented, and experienced in payroll processing manually for a headcount of over 600 will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with payroll software (Whyze) and proficiency with spreadsheets will be an advantage.
• Well-versed with Statutory Board regulations (IRAS, CPF, MOM and Mindef) that impact benefits and other wage deductions.
• A basic understanding of tax procedures is preferred.
• Singaporean preferred