Job Description

Contract Payroll Specialist - 9 months

Job Summary

Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for a multinational environment, ensuring accuracy, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement in payroll operations.

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely payroll transactions including new hires, overtime, claims, off-cycle, and exit payments in compliance with payroll policies and regulatory requirements for CPF and income tax
Ensure payroll governance by maintaining operational controls and regulatory compliance with CPF, IRAS, and statutory reporting obligations
Collaborate with external tax vendors to manage expatriate tax matters, including tax liabilities and tax equalization
Administer cross-border payroll recharges, government-paid leave claims, invoice processing, general ledger preparation, headcount, staff cost reporting, surveys, and respond to employee and audit inquiries
Act as the primary payroll subject matter expert liaising between internal stakeholders, external payroll service providers, and HR teams to align payroll operations with business objectives and ensure high-quality service delivery
Drive continuous improvement by updating payroll procedures, strengthening controls, and enhancing payroll processes and workflows
Participate in projects to optimize payroll management services and perform additional duties as assigned

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline with 5 to 8 years of payroll management experience
Experience in fast-paced environments, preferably within large banking, financial services, or multinational corporations handling expatriate payroll and tax
Advanced proficiency in Excel to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets, apply advanced formulas, and perform payroll data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
Knowledge of employment legislation, statutory submissions, payroll compliance, and SAP SuccessFactors
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across organizational levels
Proactive, adaptable, and independent with strong numerical and analytical skills and a focus on process improvement
Resilient team player committed to continuous improvement and enhancing HR service standards