Payroll Senior Consultant (6 months contract)

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers in Singapore seeks a Senior Associate in the IFS - HC team to support payroll processes for a large workforce. You’ll ensure accurate salary payments, handle queries and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to maintain compliance.

The role requires a diploma and at least five years of payroll or HR experience, with strong Excel skills. Experience with Workday and Alteryx is an advantage, and you’ll thrive in a detail‑oriented, team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least a diploma in any discipline.
• At least 5 years of payroll or HR experience, preferably in a payroll or shared services environment or audit firm.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate level and above).
• Hands-on experience in Workday and Alteryx will have an advantage.
• A strong team player who is analytical, numbers-savvy, organized, process-driven and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness in the payment of salaries to PwC employees in compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Handle payroll queries and provide information to employees and external parties (IRAS, CPF, etc.).
• Submission of CPF payment advices.
• Preparation of IR8E and IR21 returns.
• Submit payroll reports on time to the finance or related departments.
• Coordinate with payroll vendor about payroll matters.
• Any ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel skills

Workday

Alteryx

Team player

Analytical

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma

Tools

Workday

Alteryx

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Human Capital (HC)

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. With us, you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values, and where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Firmwide Corporate Services

Our Firmwide Corporate Services unite to help build our competitive advantage with first class support internally. Spanning Administration, Business Development, Chairman’s Office, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Legal, Marketing and Communications, Operations and Change Management, and Technology, we power our lines of services to make sure all of us have the right sources, services and technology to be the best we can be.

Not all of us work directly with external clients. Some of our most talented people choose to harness their skills, experience, expertise and service excellence within PwC. The possibilities are endless and our business landscape is changing everyday.

How will you value-add?

• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness in the payment of salaries to PwC employees in compliance with Company policies and statutory requirements

• Handle payroll queries and provide information to both employees as well as external parties (namely IRAS, CPF, etc.) to ensure data integrity and prompt response within the stipulated timeline

• Submission of CPF payment advices

• Preparation of IR8E and IR21 returns

• Submit payroll reports on time to the finance or other related department

• Providing information and coordinating with payroll vendor about payroll related matters

• Any ad-hoc duties as required

About you

• At least a diploma in any discipline.

• Possess at least 5 years of payroll or HR experience, preferably in a payroll or shared services environment or audit firm (either vendor or end-user) processing payroll with a sizable headcount.

• Strong Excel skills (ie. intermediate level and above)

• Hands on experience in Workday and Alteryx will have an advantage

• A strong team player who is analytical, savvy with numbers, organized, process-driven, task-focused and have an eye for details

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compensation and Payroll, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Calculation, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Records, Payroll Software, Payroll System Documentation, Payroll System Integration, Processing (Finance) {+ 2 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes