Payroll Officer

SATS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline services provider in Singapore is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with local employment regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll software. Responsibilities include processing payroll for new hires and handling salary adjustments, while managing government leave schemes. This position offers an opportunity for growth within a diverse and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of payroll processing experience with an understanding of the payroll cycle.
• Familiarity with Singapore Employment Act, CPF Act, and Income Tax Act.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for new joiners and manage salary adjustments.
• Handle payroll for resignations and ensure accurate salary withholding.
• Administer government-paid leave schemes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Data handling

Communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company description:

About Us

SATS Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. Our services include airfreight and ground handling, passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security, aircraft cleaning, and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions caters to airlines and institutions, operating large-scale food production and distribution facilities for various cuisines.

SATS operates across Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. After acquiring Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, our combined network spans over 215 stations in 27 countries, covering trade routes responsible for over 50% of global air cargo volume. Listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000, more information can be found at www.sats.com.sg.

Why Join Us

At SATS, we value our people as our greatest asset. We foster diversity and uniqueness, offering fulfilling careers that promote growth, recognize talent, and inspire meaningful contributions. Our culture emphasizes appreciation, fulfillment, and meaningful work.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for new joiners, including verifying workflows and ensuring timely salary payments.
• Handle payroll for resignations, including cessation processing, deductions, CPF calculations, tax clearance submissions, final payments, salary recovery letters, and sending salary statements.
• Manage salary adjustments for existing staff, such as promotions and contract renewals.
• Ensure accurate withholding and release of salaries as required.
• Administer government-paid leave schemes, including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and childcare leave.
• Manage NS Make-Up Pay claims.
• Update allowances and deductions via Fast Entry transactions, including variable allowances like overtime and flexible staff earnings.
• Provide backup support during absences and respond promptly to payroll queries.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of payroll processing experience with understanding of the payroll cycle.
• Familiarity with payroll software and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, CPF Act, and Income Tax Act.
• Independent, proactive, and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience handling high-volume data processing is preferred.
• Integrity and confidentiality are essential.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.