Payroll and Human Resources Administration Specialist, Singapore

CMA CGM & ANL (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping and logistics leader in Singapore is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll operations and HR admin tasks. This role requires substantial experience in payroll management and a strong understanding of HR legislation. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, as well as coordinating employee benefits. The ideal candidate should possess excellent numerical and analytical abilities, along with strong Excel skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in payroll, C&B, HR Operations Management or a highly technical finance role.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills with proven previous experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in regard to HR and Payroll issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise & perform full payroll operations for Singapore entities.
• Ensure timely HC and HR related reports are shared with HR leaders.
• Coordinate and administer employee benefits and insurance schemes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Excel skills

Knowledge of HR legislation

Administrative skills

Financial aptitude

Statistical methodology

Remuneration experience

Understanding of tax system

Job description

Role Overview

In this role, you will be in charge of maintaining and administering Singapore payroll and benefits policies, initiatives, frameworks and programs. You will serve as the COE of providing information to business leaders and Singapore HR team for making informed and data driven payroll and benefits related decisions. You will also manage the HR Operations team in administering employee benefits, immigration & work pass processing, MyHR system administration and other HR admin tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise & perform full payroll operations for CMA CGM Group entities in Singapore (in house and support where payroll is outsourced)
• Monthly HC and HR related reports are shared on time with HR leaders
• Leave Management & timely reporting to business
• Systems Administration
• Employee queries related to payroll are responded timely
• Benefit and insurance scheme administration coordination, administration of:
  • Planned and unplanned remuneration activities (Annual SI & Bonus Review, Out of Cycle Reviews)
  • Remuneration, payroll and benefits frameworks including facilitating and ensuring approvals are within
• CMA CGM’s Global Reward and Regional Guidelines
• Production and distribution of communication materials and policy updates to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of programs / payments
• Administration of employer-funded employee insurance schemes
• Maintenance of existing benefits policies and procedures and development of new policies as required to support CMA CGM employee value proposition
• Monitor benefit trends, external enquiries and updates to related legislation to ensure continued compliance of benefits, remuneration and reward schemes
• Review and assess payroll and benefits policies, initiatives, frameworks and programs to drive continuous improvement
• Complete salary, benefit, industry, government and statutory remuneration surveys / requirements
• Incorporate survey findings into payroll and benefits approach as appropriate
• Collaborate with the TA & HRBP team to support internal movement of employees for employee transfers, secondments, short-term and long-term assignments
• Liaise with the HRBPs to coordinate and collate HC, salary review, benefits, bonus and other staffing budgets
• Any other ad hoc projects given by HR Manager

What we’re looking for

• 5-7 years’ experience in in a relevant role – payroll, C&B, HR Operations Management or in a highly technical finance role
• Excellent numerical skills with very high analytical ability
• Strong Excel and reporting skills with proven previous experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in regard to HR and Payroll issues.
• Strong administrative skills
• Financial and business aptitude
• Proficient in statistical methodology
• Remuneration exposure / experience
• Understanding of tax system

Why Join CMA CGM?

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

This role is opened for local employment only.

Salary package (local) & job title shall commensurate with experience.

Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

By applying for this role, you hereby consent to the CMA CGM Group collecting, processing and using any personal information you submit, for the following purposes:
(i) To process the application for the role being applied for;
(ii) To process the application for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you;
(iii) To conduct necessary reference checks; and
(iv) Any other purpose related to one or more of the above.

You further consent to the CMA CGM Group retaining such personal information for a period of two years following your submission thereof, so that we may consider you for other open positions within the CMA CGM Group which may be suitable to you in the event that you are not selected for this role.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that CMA CGM Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CMA CGM Group will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CMA CGM Group explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CMA CGM Group.

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