Payroll Specialist

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) in Singapore is seeking a payroll specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations, including basic pay, allowances, overtime and deductions, and to ensure timely compliance with CPF and income tax.

You will administer attendance systems, manage government claims, prepare payroll and attendance reports, and collaborate with Finance to budget for compensation and benefits, while staying updated on payroll laws and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Entry level to 2–4 years payroll or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll operations and basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll including basic pay, allowances, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with CPF, income tax, and Singapore payroll regulations.
• Administer attendance systems and government claims processing.
• Prepare payroll and attendance reports and collaborate with Finance.
• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Singapore labour law

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Microsoft Word/Excel

Financial accounting

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Process and manage all aspects of payroll operation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Administer attendance systems and claims, prepare C&B related reports and other projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including basic pay, allowance, overtime and deductions for employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with all statutory requirements such as CPF, income tax, and other relevant payroll-related obligations.
• Manage employee benefits programs, and enrollment processes to ensure optimal offerings and effective communication, such as insurance, contract, incentive bonus.
• Manage work attendance system and application of Governmental related claims.
• Prepare payroll and work attendance related report.
• Collaborate with Finance to budget for compensation and benefits expenses.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll-related laws, regulations, and practices.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Required skills / abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in payroll processing and record-keeping.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Singapore's labour laws, CPF, tax regulations, and payroll standards is essential.
• Strong communication skills to resolve employee queries and collaborate with HR, finance, and other teams.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Independent team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in Financial Accounting an added advantage.
• SAP experience preferred.

Education & Experience:

• Entry level candidate or 2-4 years of working experience in payroll or accounting.
• Working knowledge of payroll operations and basic accounting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.