Payroll Specialist

Shingda Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the full cycle of payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in payroll processing, particularly in engineering or manufacturing, and possess strong knowledge of HR practices and compliance with local regulations. This fast-paced role requires independent decision-making and the ability to manage high volumes of payroll efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in payroll processing for engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in handling high volume of payroll for multiple entities with 100 headcount or more.
• Good payroll knowledge and well-versed in the Employment Act and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage in-house payroll process full cycle.
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll computation and processing.
• Verify timesheets and process overtime calculations.
• Handle tax clearance, monthly CPF submission, annual income tax filing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local employment regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR practices

Compliance with Employment Act

Independent work under pressure

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and manage in-house payroll process full cycle.
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll computation and processing.
• Verify timesheets and process overtime calculations.
• Handle tax clearance, monthly CPF submission, annual income tax filing and the submission of government paid‑leave claims, NS claims, etc.
• Manage ad‑hoc HR related tasks, projects, system integration/migration, etc.
• Support in statistical reporting (employee demographics and employee turnover) and manage external agencies.
• Ensure HR & C&B documents and processes that are accessible by employees are updated and correct (e.g., employee handbook, insurance handbook and any other benefits related claim or application processes, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local employment regulations.
• Ensure data integrity in HRIS and manage personnel records maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of working experience in payroll processing for engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in handling high volume of payroll for multiple entities with 100 headcount or more.
• Good payroll knowledge and well‑versed in the Employment Act and HR practices.
• Independent and able to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.