Payroll Specialist (Retail Group | UP3800)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 1-year contract in Tampines North, Singapore. You will manage end-to-end payroll for 300–500 employees and ensure accurate, timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include monthly payroll, statutory deductions, tax reporting, and liaison with HR. Strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential; overtime may be required during peak periods, with time off provided later.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HRM, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment with high payroll volumes.
• Proficient in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.
• Team player with ability to work independently when required.
• Willing to work overtime during peak payroll periods, including occasional weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle full spectrum of payroll administration for approximately 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, expense claims, statutory deductions, and other 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 HR/payroll projects and process improvements.
• Respond to employee enquiries and provide payroll-related support.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duration: 1 year contract

Location: Tampines north

Salary:Up to $3800

Working hours

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6pm

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.