HR Generalist (East/ Payroll) BG (ID: 671575)

Our client, a well-known company, is looking for candidates for the position of Senior Human Resource & Administration Executive.

PURPOSE

To manage key HR and administrative functions, including payroll, employee life cycle management, statutory compliance, recruitment, and process improvements. The role requires a hands-on individual with strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to guide junior staff. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with employment regulations and maintaining the integrity of HR processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and submit IR8A and IR21 accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with IRAS requirements.
2. Prepare and respond to government manpower or HR-related surveys and statutory reporting requirements when required.
3. Liaise with external tax consultants on expatriate employee tax matters and ensure timely submission and compliance with tax authority requirements.
4. Prepare and submit monthly Payroll Journal to the Finance Department for verification and reconciliation.
5. Lead monthly payroll process and review accuracy before submission, ensuring compliance with CPF, IRAS, and MOM regulations.
6. Verify tax-related reporting (IR8A, IR21) and benefit treatments.
7. Prepare payroll-related reports and handle statutory claims (e.g., NS, government-paid leave).
8. Analyse and prepare salary proposals and compensation reviews.
9. Support annual salary reviews, promotions, and bonus cycles.
10. Review staff insurance arrangements and support benefits benchmarking.
11. Maintain and enhance the performance appraisal system.
12. Monitor personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary cases.
13. Review and validate company organization charts prepared by junior staff.
14. Support succession planning and career development frameworks.
15. Oversee HR documentation, reporting, filing, and compliance with audit requirements.
16. Maintain HRMS data accuracy and support reporting needs.
17. Oversee work pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and updates handled by junior staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
18. Liaise with insurers on staff movement and claims.
19. Ensure adherence to the Employment Act, CPF, MOM, IRAS, and other statutory obligations.
20. Participate in PDPA-related activities and ensure HR data confidentiality.
21. Perform other ad-hoc HR and admin assignments as directed by the HOD.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in HR Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, including payroll and compliance.
• Knowledge of Singapore employment laws and statutory reporting.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Familiar with HRMS platforms and MS Excel.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on “Apply”. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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