Payroll Executive (Contract) | Orchard | up $4K per month

HRNET VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

HRNET VENTURES PTE. LTD. is seeking a meticulous Regional Payroll Executive on a 5-month contract to support its Singapore hub, covering ANZ, New Zealand, and Guam markets.

You will run end-to-end fortnightly payroll, ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll laws, assist with monthly closings and audits, and optimise Workday-to-HRIS flows while acting as the go-to payroll expert for Brand HR partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience, exposure to ANZ or US payroll legislations advantageous.
• Proficient in major payroll systems, HRIS, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end fortnightly payroll for ANZ, NZ, and Guam markets.
• Prepare monthly closings, headcount reporting, overtime cost reports, and accruals.
• Execute monthly, semi‑annual, and yearly income tax returns and support audits.
• Monitor system integration flows from Workday to local HRIS and participate in system updates.
• Serve as the go‑to payroll expert for Brand HR partners and employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR

Tools

Workday

HRIS

SAP

Job description

Our client is a world-renowned, luxury group that nurtures some of the most iconic and creative houses in couture, ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, jewelry, and beauty. They are currently seeking a meticulous and driven Payroll Executive for a 5‑month contract to support their regional hub in Singapore.

Your Opportunity

As a Regional Payroll Executive, you will provide end‑to‑end payroll support to multiple premium brands under the Group's umbrella, directly covering the Australia, New Zealand (ANZ), and Guam markets.

1. End‑to‑End Payroll Management

• Process end‑to‑end fortnightly payroll and manage the full spectrum of payroll functions.
• Interpret and apply Australian Modern Awards (pay rates, allowances, penalty rates, shift loadings) and ensure strict compliance with the Australian Fair Work Act, New Zealand Holidays Act, PAYG, and KiwiSaver.
• Prepare and submit Single Touch Payroll for Australia and payday filing for New Zealand.
• Manage statutory/voluntary deductions and ensure timely submission of tax filings, including IRS (941, 940, W‑2, W‑3) and Guam local tax reports.
• Partner with external payroll vendors and internal teams to ensure all workflows are compliant and delivered on time.
• Execute off‑cycle pay runs as requested by individual brands.

2. Monthly Closing & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly closing data, headcount reporting, overtime cost reports, and accruals for the Finance team.
• Liaise closely with Finance on monthly accruals, payroll journals, withholding tax, and deposits.

3. Tax Settlement & Audit Compliance

• Execute monthly, semi‑annual, and yearly income tax returns (including part‑time employee returns) and drive year‑end tax settlements.
• Prepare for and support annual external and internal audit procedures, including participating in audit interviews.

4. System Management & Optimization

• Monitor system integration flows from Workday to local HRIS.
• Flag and request system updates in accordance with statutory and tax law changes and participate in exciting system implementation projects.

5. Employee Experience

• Act as the go‑to expert for payroll enquiries from Brand HR partners and employees via the internal ticketing system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on payroll processing experience (exposure to ANZ or US payroll legislations is highly advantageous).
• Proficient in major payroll systems, HRIS, or SAP.