Payroll Specialist (1-Year Contract) – Hybrid/Remote

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 1-year contract at Tampines north. The role requires handling payroll for 300–500 employees and ensuring timely, accurate processing.

You will process monthly payroll with overtime, allowances, and statutory deductions, while preparing journals and reports for Finance. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HRM or Business Administration or related field.
• Experience handling high payroll volumes and deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel for payroll reporting and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of payroll administration for 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, and deductions.
• Submit statutory claims and manage payroll-related government submissions.
• Prepare payroll journals, reports, accruals, and cost allocations for Finance.
• Distribute electronic payslips and respond to employee payroll enquiries.
• Ensure payroll complies with policies and regulations; participate in process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duration: 1 year contract

Location: Tampines north

Salary:Up to $3800 + completion bonus

Working hours

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6pm & 1 day WFH

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of payroll administration and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately300 to 500 employees.

• Process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, expense claims, statutory deductions, and other employee-related payments.

• Submit NS Make-Up Pay, Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML), and Childcare Leave claims.

• Prepare overpayment recovery letters and manage payroll recovery processes for resigned employees.

• Prepare monthly payroll journals, reports, accruals, and cost allocations for Finance.

• Generate and distribute electronic payslips to employees.

• Handle tax clearance submissions, monthly CPF contributions, and annual income tax reporting.

• Participate in and support HR and payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Respond to employee enquiries and provide support on payroll-related matters.

• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory regulations.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high payroll volumes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.

• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.

• Willing to work overtime during peak payroll periods, including occasional weekends when necessary. Time-off will be provided during non-peak periods.

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