Payroll Officer @ East

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a payroll administrator to manage the full payroll cycle for 300–500 employees. You will ensure accurate processing, timely payslips, and compliance with local regulations.

You will handle monthly payroll, statutory deductions, CPF, and tax reporting, while supporting HR initiatives and resolving employee inquiries. This is a 1-year contract with potential renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource Management or related discipline.
• Experience in a fast-paced payroll environment with high volumes.
• Proficient in Excel including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Meticulous, organized and numerically accurate.
• Team player able to work independently when required.
• Willing to overtime during peak payroll periods.

Responsibilities

• Own the full spectrum of payroll administration for 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll including overtime, allowances, and leaves.
• Submit NS Make‑Up Pay, GPML, and Childcare Leave claims.
• Prepare overpayment letters and manage payroll recoveries.
• Generate monthly payroll journals, reports and cost allocations.
• Distribute electronic payslips to employees.
• Handle tax clearance submissions, CPF contributions and tax reporting.
• Support HR/payroll projects and respond to employee queries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and statutory regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Numerical accuracy

Overtime willingness

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duration: 1 year contract - renewable/convertible based on performance & business needs

Location: Tampines north

Salary: Up to $3800 + completion bonus

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of payroll administration and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 300 to 500 employees.

• Process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, expense claims, statutory deductions, and other employee-related payments.

• Submit NS Make-Up Pay, Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML), and Childcare Leave claims.

• Prepare overpayment recovery letters and manage payroll recovery processes for resigned employees.

• Prepare monthly payroll journals, reports, accruals, and cost allocations for Finance.

• Generate and distribute electronic payslips to employees.

• Handle tax clearance submissions, monthly CPF contributions, and annual income tax reporting.

• Participate in and support HR and payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Respond to employee enquiries and provide support on payroll-related matters.

• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory regulations.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high payroll volumes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.

• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.

• Willing to work overtime during peak payroll periods, including occasional weekends when necessary. Time-off will be provided during non-peak periods.

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