Senior Payroll Executive: Precision & Compliance

KPMG Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Singapore is seeking an Executive / Senior Executive, Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while contributing ideas to improve efficiency. The role supports the PPC team in a fast-paced environment with Singapore regulatory knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Singapore employment laws. This position offers a pathway to operational excellence and transformation within the payroll function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience with SuccessFactors Payroll is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel formulas relevant to payroll, including Macro development.
• Highly meticulous, process-oriented, and service-driven with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Solid knowledge of Singapore employment regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll promptly and accurately in accordance with company policies and local statutory requirements.
• Ensure all payroll data feeds and employee transactions are complete, validated, and submitted for timely processing.
• Administer statutory and tax-related submissions (e.g., IR21, IR8A) and manage billing activities accurately and on schedule.
• Submit government-related claims such as NS reservist, childcare leave, and maternity leave grants within required timelines.
• Manage payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Investigate and resolve payroll escalations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Escalate system or interface issues when necessary.
• Review existing payroll processes to recommend improvements in workflow efficiency, compliance, planning, and data quality.
• Participate in payroll enhancement and automation initiatives, contributing expertise to project activities as required

Skills

Microsoft Excel formulas

Macro development

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in HR/Business/Accounting

Tools

SuccessFactors Payroll

Job description

KPMG Singapore is seeking an Executive / Senior Executive, Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while contributing ideas to improve efficiency. The role supports the PPC team in a fast-paced environment with Singapore regulatory knowledge.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Singapore employment laws. This position offers a pathway to operational excellence and transformation within the payroll function.