Payroll Team Lead

LHN Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and manage the payroll process for all entities while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in payroll, excellent analytical and communication skills, and be proficient in relevant payroll software. This role requires the ability to work independently under pressure and manage a high volume of payroll for numerous employees.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of payroll experience in a lead role.
• Experience in managing high volume payroll for over 600 employees.
• Strong understanding of the Employment Act and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage in-house payroll process full cycle for all entities.
• Handle tax clearance, CPF submission, and annual income tax filing.
• Prepare monthly manpower costing and perform cost analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Times Software

Workday

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage in-house payroll process full cycle for all entities (including overseas).

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll computation and processing.

• Perform timesheet calculations and liaise with the Operations on the attendance and leave matters.

• Handle tax clearance, monthly CPF submission, annual income tax filing and the submission of government paid-leave claims, NS claims, etc.

• Work closely with Finance on payroll closing, GL reporting and perform payroll reconciliations.

• Attend to staff queries on payroll related matters.

• Manage the annual manpower budget exercise, HR audit and prepare Group reporting.

• Prepare monthly manpower costing, staff movement report and perform cost analysis for review.

• Submit statutory report and survey to the authorities.

• Review and streamline Payroll processes.

• Manage ad-hoc HR related tasks, projects, system integration, etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.

• At least 8 years of working experience in Payroll with lead role.

• Experience in handling overseas payroll experience is an added advantage (for Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia).

• Experience in handling high volume of payroll for multiple entities with more than 600 headcount.

• Good payroll knowledge and well-versed in the Employment Act and HR practices.

• Proficient in Times Software/Workday with Advanced MS Excel skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, supervisory and analytical skills.

• Independent and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Meticulous, fast learner and well organized.

• Excellent multi-tasking skills to meet tight payroll deadlines for the Group.