Payroll & Grants Specialist (Senior Associate)

SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a meticulous Payroll Associate/Senior Associate to manage manpower expenditure for research grants and support end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Human Resources or related fields and have 3–4 years of payroll experience. Responsibilities include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, processing payroll entries, and managing employee benefits claims efficiently. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferably 3–4 years of payroll experience in Singapore.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with manual journal entries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all manpower expenditure (EOM) matters related to research grants.
• Support the payroll team in delivering smooth and efficient payroll operations.
• Reconcile EOM postings and resolve outstanding charges.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resource, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related fields

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a meticulous Payroll Associate/Senior Associate to manage manpower expenditure for research grants and support end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Human Resources or related fields and have 3–4 years of payroll experience. Responsibilities include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, processing payroll entries, and managing employee benefits claims efficiently. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.