Payroll Specialist [West | Hybrid | Stat Board]

PERSOL; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore employees. The role involves verifying payroll data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and preparing accounting entries. Candidates must have at least 3 years of Singapore payroll experience and strong attention to detail. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement located at Mapletree Business City, providing a dynamic work environment while ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Singapore payroll experience for 1,000 – 2,000 headcounts.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore employees.
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and post accounting entries for payroll-related accruals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Singapore payroll regulations

Experience with billing and payroll reconciliation

Education

Diploma in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excelity

Job description

P-Serv is partnering our Client, a leading name in digital transformation and we are looking for Payroll talents to be a part of the team!

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Singapore employees, including receiving payroll data inputs from multiple stakeholders and systems for a headcount of at least 2,000 employees.
• Verify payroll data against supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Ensure payroll data is accurately interfaced between HR and payroll systems (e.g. Workday to Excelity or other local payroll systems).
• Manage payroll processes for resignees, including leave encashment and withholding of salary pending completion of exit clearance.
• Prepare and post accounting entries for payroll-related accruals (E.g. Bonus, CPF, Leave, Claims)
• Manage the claim and reimbursement process for Government Paid Leave (e.g. childcare, maternity, paternity, share parental leave) via the Government portal and ensuring relevant journals are posted
• Manage secondment billing for seconded staff
• Manage payments to external organisations by providing information to Finance and ensuring any relevant journals are done
• Support regular payroll audits by internal and external auditors, including but not limited to the preparation of payroll figures and documents requested by auditors and key personnel remuneration reporting
• Support the HR team in the implementation their policies and programs by ensuring these are operationalised and smoothly executed
• Perform on-going review of processes and systems (including system user acceptance test, if required) for operational excellence
• Any other ad-hoc matters

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma qualification in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of hands‑on Singapore payroll experience, preferably managing payroll for 1,000 – 2,000 headcounts
• Experience in billing and payroll reconciliation
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore payroll regulations, including the CPF Act and Income Tax Act
• Familiarity with local payroll systems
• Experience with Excelity will be an added advantage
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when handling large volumes of payroll data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Working Hours / Location

• Mon – Fri, 8.30am – 6pm (Hybrid Work Arrangement)
• Mapletree Business City (Labrador Park MRT Station)

We regret to inform, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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