SEA Regional Payroll Specialist - 6-Month Contract

Tangspac Consulting Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangspac Consulting Group is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll services across SEA markets on a six-month contract. You will partner with HR, Finance and external providers to manage payroll operations in a regulated financial-services environment.

The role requires strong Excel and HR systems skills, plus experience with multi-country APAC payroll and compliance processes, with English communication and discretion essential for handling confidential

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of payroll experience, including multi-country or regional Asia Pacific payroll operations.
• Knowledge of payroll controls, statutory obligations, reconciliations and year-end processes.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and payroll or HR systems skills, with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear English communication, sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Financial-services payroll experience, Singapore payroll exposure or a relevant professional certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for assigned SEA entities, including input validation, approvals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure salaries, deductions, taxes, statutory contributions and final payments are accurate and delivered on schedule.
• Resolve payroll variances and employee queries in partnership with HR, Finance and external payroll providers.
• Maintain payroll calendars, procedures, controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Support statutory filings, audits, vendor management and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to regional process standardisation, automation and payroll-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

HR systems

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

English communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

Tangspac Consulting Group is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to deliver accurate, timely payroll services across SEA markets on a six-month contract. You will partner with HR, Finance and external providers to manage payroll operations in a regulated financial-services environment.

The role requires strong Excel and HR systems skills, plus experience with multi-country APAC payroll and compliance processes, with English communication and discretion essential for handling confidential