SAP Payroll Lead

Quesscorp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Singapore seeks an experienced SAP Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes and compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience and strong hands-on expertise in payroll and time management. Responsibilities include SAP Payroll configuration, leading payroll runs, and ensuring statutory compliance. This role offers a renewable contract and competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SAP HCM Payroll.
• Strong hands-on expertise in payroll configuration and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore payroll statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll modules for Singapore.
• Lead payroll runs ensuring compliance with statutory bodies.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT for payroll solutions.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll experience

Payroll and time schemas expertise

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of SAP Time Management

Payroll posting to Finance (FI/CO)

Job description

Salary, Contract & Location

Salary: Upto 15000 (Depending upon skills and overall experience)

1 yr renewable contract

Work location: Ang Mo Kio

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Minimum 8 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll
• Strong hands‑on expertise in payroll and time schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off‑cycle payroll, and retro calculations.
• Must be able to manage stakeholders.
• Good to have knowledge of SAP Time Management and integration with Payroll.
• Experience with Payroll posting to Finance (FI/CO).
• Familiarity with Payroll Control Center (PCC) is an advantage.

Functional Knowledge

• In‑depth knowledge of Singapore payroll statutory requirements and reporting.
• Understanding of HR processes (hire‑to‑retire) and their impact on payroll.
• Experience with payroll data migration and cutover activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. SAP Payroll Configuration & Maintenance
   • Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore, including wage types, schemas, PCRs, features, and rules.
   • Ensure accurate integration between Time, Payroll, and Finance modules.
   • Maintain Payroll control records, posting runs, and off‑cycle payroll processes.
2. Time Management
   • Experience in Time Module (PCR, Time Evaluation Schema, Work Schedule Rule Configuration, Holiday Calendar Config, Attendances, Time Types etc.)
   • Knowledge in both Negative and Positive Time Evaluation.
3. Payroll Processing & Support
   • Lead payroll runs (live and simulation) ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with MOM, CPF Board, IRAS, and other statutory bodies.
   • Manage retroactive accounting, arrears, and adjustments.
   • Handle complex payroll scenarios, including terminations, long‑term absences, bonuses, and allowances.
4. Statutory Compliance
   • Ensure payroll configuration and processes comply with Singapore statutory requirements (CPF, SDL, CDAC, MBMF, SINDA, IRAS Auto‑Inclusion Scheme, NS Claims, etc.).
   • Keep up‑to‑date with legislation changes and update SAP configuration accordingly.
5. Testing & Quality Assurance
   • Prepare and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
   • Validate payroll simulation results, identify anomalies and resolve discrepancies.
   • Support year‑end processes, including IR8A, IR8S, Appendix 8A/8B, AIS submission.
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
   • Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver payroll solutions.
   • Provide SME guidance on payroll processes, enhancements, and best practices.
   • Act as the point of contact for payroll‑related queries, incidents, and change requests.
7. Documentation & Training
   • Develop functional specifications, configuration documents, and payroll process SOPs.
   • Conduct training sessions for HR/payroll teams on SAP payroll operations.

Registration No. / Unique Entity Number: 199801439D