Regional Payroll Implementation PM, S$15K, 12-month, CBD

Manpower Staffing Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Singapore is seeking a Payroll Lead for the Asia Pacific region. You will mentor a team and manage payroll operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate has significant payroll experience, familiarity with CloudPay, and a strong understanding of local regulations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

1-month bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of payroll experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations.
• Hands-on experience with CloudPay or similar global payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Specialists.
• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll issues.
• Ensure Regional Country Payroll deliverables are met.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll management

CloudPay experience

Project management

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, IT, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Job description

Job Scope:

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Specialists responsible for CloudPay implementation for the following locations: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.

• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll issues and CloudPay-related concerns.

• Maintain working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Ensure the Regional Country Payroll CloudPay deliverables are met in a timely fashion.

• Attend all the Regional and In-Country Partners Payroll meetings.

• Call out Risks and issues.

• Make Regional Payroll decisions.

• Coordinate activities, monitor timelines, risks, issues, and actions.

• Manage closure of actions and gaps in the implementation process.

System & Vendor Management

• Act as the Payroll Lead for the Asia Pacific region, supporting training, troubleshooting, and user management.

• Lead the implementation of new payrolls or entities into the CloudPay suite.

• Assist with creating and maintaining payroll SOPs and ensure documentation is up to date.

Compliance & Reporting

• Provide data and support for internal and external audits.

• Stay current with legislative changes and best practices in payroll compliance.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with HRIS, Finance, and global payroll teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency.

• Drive improvements in payroll processes, reporting, and system usage.

• Support the integration of payroll with financial reporting and GL reconciliation.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, IT, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of payroll experience.

• Payroll implementation and Project Management experience

• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations in the Asia Pacific region (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines).

• Hands-on experience with CloudPay or similar global payroll platforms.

• Knowledge of local payroll regulations and statutory requirements across Asia Pacific.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and IT.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll/HRIS systems (Workday)

Additional Information:

• Salary – S$15K per month, 1-month bonus

• Contract duration: Immediate till Jun 2026

• Working days and hours: Mon to Friday, 9am to 6pm, flexible

• Location: CBD