Senior Consultant (SAP Personnel Administration/Payroll)

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Functional Consultant with deep expertise in SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore. You will design, configure, test and support payroll processes to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with business needs.

You will lead payroll runs, handle retroactive accounting and complex scenarios, ensure accurate posting to FI/CO, and work with HR, Finance and IT to deliver SME guidance, documentation and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll with at least 1 full-cycle implementation in Singapore.
• Strong hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration and retro calculations.
• Experience with Payroll posting to FI/CO and integration with other modules.
• Knowledge of Singapore payroll statutory requirements and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore, including wage types, schemas, PCRs, features, and rules.
• 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 scenarios like terminations and bonuses.
• Ensure payroll configuration complies with Singapore statutory requirements and update SAP accordingly.
• Prepare and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and UAT; support year-end processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT; provide SME guidance and act as point of contact for payroll queries.
• Develop documentation and conduct training sessions on SAP payroll operations.

Skills

SAP HCM Payroll

Singapore Payroll

Wage type configuration

PCRs

Off-cycle payroll

Retro calculations

SAP Time Management

FI/CO integration

PCC awareness

Testing & QA

Tools

S/4HANA

HR- Payroll integration

Job description

Date: 2026-10-19

Company: NCS

Job Requisition ID: 172036

Company Description

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Functional Consultant or Subject Matter Expert with deep expertise in SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and supporting payroll processes to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with business needs.

What will you do:

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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Documentation & Training

• Develop functional specifications, configuration documents, and payroll process SOPs.
• Conduct training sessions for HR/payroll teams on SAP payroll operations.

Qualifications

The Ideal candidate should possess:

Technical Skills

• Minimum 4 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll with at least 1 full-cycle implementations in Singapore Payroll.
• Strong hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and retro calculations.
• 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.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.