Payroll Specialist

Jet Aviation AG; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for Singapore and Hong Kong. The role demands regulatory expertise and offers a full-time, 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will thrive in autonomy, ensuring accuracy and compliance while liaising with stakeholders. Competitive remuneration is aligned with experience.

Benefits

Exposure to a global organisation

Autonomy in a standalone role

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on payroll experience.
• Confident operating in a standalone role.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore and Hong Kong employees.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare month end payroll reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll experience

Knowledge of Singapore and Hong Kong payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Numerical skills

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Singapore, SG, 797799

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Category: Human Resources

Career Level: Professional

Requisition Id: 5075

12 Month Opportunity

Who are we?

Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been enabling global flight with passion since 1967. From a single maintenance hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 50 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide, our offering includes Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Maintenance, and Staffing. We are the effort behind effortless. The dream of flying has always been a human fascination, evoking emotions and the sense of freedom. Modern business aviation attracts people who share that passion. People from all over the world converge at Jet Aviation, creating a unique cultural mix. They combine their competencies and passion with one common mission: to serve customers best!

Your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our Singapore and Hong Kong employee populations. This is a standalone position in a team of two, ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in an autonomous environment, is confident in regional statutory compliance, and enjoys driving accuracy and service excellence.

About the role

As the Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of monthly payroll for Singapore and Hong Kong, including data preparation, validation, statutory reporting, and year-end obligations, and off cycles as required. You will act as the subject‑matter expert on CPF, IRAS, MPF, tax, leave, and entitlements, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure timely, accurate and compliant payroll delivery.

This 12-month contract is a fantastic opportunity to gain regional exposure in a respected global organisation while working with supportive stakeholders across APAC.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore and Hong Kong employees.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, allowances, leave, benefits and commissions.
• Liaise with external payroll vendor and internal teams to ensure accuracy, smooth and efficient operations.
• Prepare month end payroll reporting, reconciliations and share GL files.
• Respond to payroll inquiries, providing clear, timely, and customer‑focused support.
• Maintain payroll documentation and audit compliance standards.
• Support payroll related projects and process improvements as needed.
• Other duties as may be required to support business success.

What will help you to succeed?

• Minimum 5 years hands‑on payroll experience, with strong exposure to both Singapore and Hong Kong payroll legislation.
• Confident operating in a standalone role for allocated business units.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory requirements, filings and associated deadlines.
• High attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

What we offer

• 12 month full time contract.
• Exposure to a global organisation with regional stakeholders.
• Autonomy and responsibility in a standalone payroll role, with support from wider team.
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience.