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. You will manage full-spectrum payroll processing for 300–500 employees and ensure accurate, timely payments.

The role requires a Diploma in HRM or related field, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), high accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HRM, Business Admin or related discipline.
• Experience with high-volume payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Payroll Manager and handle full payroll processing for 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll including overtime, allowances, no-pay leave, expenses, and deductions.
• Submit government claims and related payroll submissions.
• Prepare payroll journals, reports, accruals and cost allocations for Finance.
• Generate electronic payslips and handle tax clearances and CPF contributions.
• Respond to employee inquiries and support payroll-related projects and improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent work

Overtime willingness

Education

Diploma in Human Resource Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

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 approximately 300 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.