Senior HR Operations Executive

Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is looking for a Senior HR Operations Executive to manage payroll processing and provide HR operational support. The role requires at least 5 years of payroll expertise and a degree in Human Resources Management. Responsibilities include employee onboarding, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and supporting HR initiatives. The company fosters a family-friendly culture and offers a competitive remuneration package including annual bonuses and insurance benefits.

Benefits

Annual wage supplement

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance

In-house training courses

Training sponsorship scheme

5-day work week

Competitive annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll expertise required.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices necessary.
• Good command of written and spoken English needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and HR operational support.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Knowledge of regional employment laws

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management or related

Job description

Summary

As a key member of the HR Operations team, the Senior HR Operations Executive will primarily oversee payroll processing and daily HR operational support. This role is essential for ensuring smooth operations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of all employee lifecycle transactions. A key responsibility will also be to support the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

What you\'ll do

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:

• Provide daily HR Operations support—including employee onboarding, offboarding, employment letters and personnel file management.
• Update HRIS and maintain high data accuracy and support HRIS system implementation.
• End‑to‑end payroll management including coordinating with external providers for the regional payroll administration, supporting delivery in a timely, accurate and efficient manner in line with local legislative requirements; including final payment, tax filing, benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with all local payroll legislation, statutory requirements ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Process and follow up on all government‑related claims such as NS, childcare, maternity/paternity claims etc.
• Provide all‑round daily HR support—including regional office day‑to‑day personnel administration services and addressing employee queries.
• Act as the initial point of contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
• Support HR regional hub and HRBP to enable our commercial unit to achieve business objectives.
• Review and streamline processes to achieve operational efficiency.
• Support annual HR budgeting and allocation.
• Support audit requirements as needed.
• Prepare and update various HR‑related reports.
• Maintain up‑to‑date payroll and HR‑related documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participate and contribute to the execution of Global and Regional HR projects.

What you\'ll need

• Degree holder in Human Resources Management or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years solid payroll expertise.
• Well‑versed in regional employment laws, regulations and HR best practices.
• Independent, detail‑minded, self‑motivated with great initiative and a positive mindset for driving change and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

What you\'ll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family‑friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non‑discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

• Out of Office leave for important appointments
• In‑house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme

Work‑life Balance:

• 5‑day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia

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