Payroll Specialist (Retail MNC| UP3800 | Hybrid)

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

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks a Payroll Administrator for a 1-year contract in Tampines north, handling payroll for about 300–500 employees.

You will process monthly payroll, overtime, leaves, CPF contributions, and tax reporting, and prepare payroll journals and payslips while supporting HR projects and employee inquiries. Diploma in HRM/Business Admin is required; strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), meticulous detail, and flexibility to work overtime during peak periods are

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Payroll Manager and handling end-to-end payroll for approx. 300–500 employees.
• Process monthly payroll, overtime, allowances, no-pay leave and other payments.
• Submit NS Make-Up Pay, GPML, and Childcare Leave claims.
• Prepare payroll journals, reports, accruals and cost allocations for Finance.
• Generate and distribute electronic payslips; handle CPF contributions and tax reporting.
• Support HR/payroll projects and respond to employee inquiries.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Team player

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Diploma in HR Management / Business Administration

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

Excel 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 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.