Payroll Specialist

Allegis Group Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegis Group Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support regional payroll operations across APAC. You will partner with stakeholders and providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong payroll expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple markets. This position offers exposure to transformation projects and a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in HR, accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Experience supporting payroll across APAC countries.
• Strong knowledge of payroll controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll activities across APAC markets with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyse payroll data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to resolve payroll issues.
• Drive process improvements focusing on efficiency, controls, standardisation, and automation.
• Assist with payroll projects, system enhancements, and regional implementations.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with local regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, compliance reviews and risk management.
• Maintain payroll documentation and operational guidelines.
• Contribute to delivering a seamless employee experience through payroll operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Multi-country payroll experience

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in HR/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you a payroll professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving processes, and working across multiple countries We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support regional payroll operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across APAC.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong payroll expertise with analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll activities across multiple markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Analyse payroll data and reporting to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to resolve payroll-related issues and enhance service delivery.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, controls, standardisation, and automation.
• Support payroll projects, system enhancements, and regional implementations.
• Ensure payroll practices remain aligned with local legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audit requirements, compliance reviews, and risk management activities.
• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Contribute to the delivery of a seamless employee experience through accurate and efficient payroll operations.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proven payroll experience supporting multiple countries within the APAC region.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Experience working with payroll systems and large data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret payroll information.
• Track record of supporting projects, process improvements, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply

• Exposure to regional payroll operations across diverse markets.
• Opportunity to work on transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative and dynamic global environment.
• High-visibility role partnering with key stakeholders across multiple functions.

If you are looking to take the next step in your payroll career and make an impact within a regional team, we'd love to hear from you.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA Reg No: R25145980, Bibi Fatima

Allegis Group Singapore Pte Ltd, Company Reg No. 200909448N, EA License No. 10C4544