Senior Payroll Specialist

Hrnet Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrnet Technologies in Singapore is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients. You will ensure accurate and timely processing, respond to payroll queries, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining compliance with local statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate is independent, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple deadlines, with strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience for Singapore entities.
• Good knowledge of Singapore payroll practices and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of clients.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving to resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and employees.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of Singapore-based clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process monthly payroll inputs including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, leave, benefits and other adjustments.
• Respond to client and employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies independently where possible.
• Perform payroll checks, reconciliations and variance analyses before payroll finalisation.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore employment and statutory requirements for payroll processing and submissions.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records for clients.
• Manage multiple deadlines independently and support time-sensitive payroll matters as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree (any discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of clients in Singapore. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, handling client payroll queries, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. We are looking for someone who is independent, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deadlines, with the flexibility to support time-sensitive payroll matters and business needs when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of Singapore-based clients, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Process monthly payroll inputs including salaries, allowances, overtime, deductions, leave, benefits and other payroll adjustments.
• Handle client and employee payroll queries, providing timely guidance and resolving payroll issues or discrepancies independently where possible.
• Perform payroll checks, reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure accuracy prior to payroll finalisation.
• Ensure payroll processing, statutory contributions and related submissions comply with Singapore employment and statutory requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for clients.
• Manage multiple payroll deadlines independently, proactively identify potential issues, and provide support for time-sensitive payroll matters and business needs when required.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in full-cycle payroll processing for Singapore entities.
• Good knowledge of Singapore payroll practices and statutory requirements.
• Able to manage payroll processes independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate strong ownership of assigned clients.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with payroll systems and learning new technologies.
• Minimum Diploma/Degree in any discipline