Payroll & Onboarding Specialist

EDUCARE HUMAN CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EDUCARE HUMAN CAPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED is hiring to manage end-to-end payroll operations while leveraging recruitment expertise to bridge talent acquisition and HR operations. You will translate offers into accurate paychecks, support onboarding, and ensure compliance with local regulations.

The role covers payroll processing, compensation alignment, data integration across ATS/HRIS, onboarding support, and monthly reporting, with a focus on reducing delays from offer to first paycheck.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in direct payroll administration.
• 1-2 years in full-cycle recruitment or recruitment-heavy HR roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with major payroll/HRS platforms.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: accurate, timely cycles; handle deductions, prorations, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings.
• Offer & Compensation Alignment: structure offers; explain total rewards to candidates.
• System Integration & Data Integrity: ensure smooth ATS to HRIS/payroll data flow with zero data loss.
• Onboarding & Inquiry Management: primary contact for new hires; manage benefits enrollment and payroll setup.
• Compliance & Reporting: audit payroll data; ensure compliance with local laws; generate reports for finance.
• Process Optimization: identify bottlenecks and implement workflows to reduce delays between signing and first paycheck.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruitment coordination

Data analysis

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

ADP

Gusto

Greenhouse

Lever

Job description

Role Overview

You will manage end-to-end payroll operations while utilizing your recruitment expertise to bridge the gap between talent acquisition and HR operations. This role ensures compensation packages are accurately translated from candidate offers to employee paychecks, while providing a seamless onboarding experience and maintaining compliance with local employment regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Execute accurate, timely payroll cycles for all salaried and hourly employees. Manage complex calculations including deductions, prorations, commissions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
• Offer & Compensation Alignment: Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to structure competitive offers. Utilize your recruitment background to confidently explain total rewards, equity packages, and benefits structures to final-stage candidates.
• System Integration & Data Integrity: Oversee the seamless transition of new hire data from the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) into the HR Information System (HRIS) and payroll databases, ensuring zero data loss or entry errors.
• Onboarding & Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires. Resolve complex queries regarding benefits enrollment, first-paycheck expectations, tax forms, and direct deposit setups.
• Compliance & Reporting: Conduct regular audits of payroll data. Ensure strict adherence to current labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and internal company policies. Generate monthly headcount and compensation reports for finance teams.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the hiring-to-payroll pipeline. Design and implement new workflows that reduce administrative delays between a candidate signing an offer and receiving their first paycheck.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in direct payroll administration, supplemented by at least 1-2 years in full-cycle recruitment, talent acquisition, or a recruitment-heavy HR Generalist role.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with major HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Gusto) and modern Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever).
• Analytical Skills: Advanced spreadsheet capabilities (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for payroll auditing and compensation benchmarking.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex payroll and tax concepts into clear, candidate-friendly language.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep, up-to-date understanding of local labor laws, overtime regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

Lawrence Pang l Educare Human Capital
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