Payroll Specialist

5G-Starlink Pte.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll management company in Singapore is seeking a meticulous payroll officer. You will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing across various countries while collaborating with payroll vendors. The ideal candidate holds at least a Diploma in Human Resource Management, has strong analytical skills, and is proficient in HR software and Excel. This role involves preparing tax returns, managing employee data submissions, and participating in audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• Regional experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in HR software and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for assigned countries.
• Liaise closely with payroll vendors for timely salary payments.
• Monitor payroll vendor delivery against agreed SLAs.
• Review monthly payroll accuracy processed by vendor.
• Ensure accuracy of all employee data provided by vendor.
• Submit payroll documents to Finance Department timely.
• Prepare monthly and annual tax returns, liaise with tax authority.
• Coordinate year-end tax matters with vendors.
• Assist in budgeting, merit increments, and bonus processing.
• Ensure timeliness of employee data submissions to authorities.
• Participate in annual insurance renewals.
• Follow up on work injury reporting and claims.
• Prepare for audits on HR/payroll matters.

Skills

Proficient in HR software

Excel

Strong analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for countries as assigned
• Liaise and work closely with payroll vendors and country coordinators to ensure timely salary payment to employees
• Monitor delivery of payroll vendor through agreed SLAs
• Review and check monthly payroll processed by vendor to ensure accuracy against agreed processes and standards
• Accountable to ensure accuracy of all employee data that is provided by payroll vendor
• Submit payroll supporting documents to Finance Department in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare the monthly and annual tax returns of employees and liaise with tax authority on the submissions
• Coordinate year-end tax matters with payroll vendors
• Assist in annual budgeting exercise, merit increment and bonus processing
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of employee data to management and relevant government authorities
• Participate and prepare for annual insurance renewals
• Follow up on work injury reporting and claim submissions
• Prepare and participate in external and internal audits on HR/payroll matters
• Any other ad-hoc duties

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• Candidates with regional experience is advantageous
• Proficient in HR software and Excel will be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of all regulatory aspects related to employment law as specified by MOM
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different employee groups