HR Executive (Payroll)

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALWAYSHIRED PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive HR Generalist with hands-on payroll experience to join our team in Singapore. You will support the full HR spectrum, focusing on payroll administration, employee lifecycle, and operations, while handling confidential information with professionalism.

The role requires strong English communication and the ability to work independently and with stakeholders to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience with payroll duties.
• Solid knowledge of the Singapore Employment Act.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation up to date.
• Support onboarding, transfers, and offboarding processes.
• Administer benefits, leave, claims, and attendance.
• Prepare HR-related documents and employment contracts.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Act and HR regulations.
• Respond to payroll and policy inquiries from employees.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain databases.
• Support HR initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist with hands-on payroll experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the full spectrum of HR functions, with a strong focus on payroll administration, employee lifecycle management, and HR operations. This role requires excellent communication skills in English and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and Singapore employment regulations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is up to date.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and offboarding.
• Administer employee benefits, leave, claims, and attendance records.
• Prepare employment contracts, HR letters, and other HR-related documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act and other relevant HR regulations.
• Respond to employee enquiries regarding payroll, leave, benefits, and HR policies.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain payroll and HR databases.
• Support HR initiatives, employee engagement activities, and other ad hoc HR projects.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience, with hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Good understanding of Singapore Employment Act and payroll practices.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Meticulous, organized, and able to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

What are we looking for

• Experience handling monthly payroll independently.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.