Search by job, company or skills

RecruitFirst

HR Officer (Payroll & Operations)

2-5 Years
Save
new job description bg glownew job description bg glow
  • Posted 20 hours ago
  • Be among the first 10 applicants
Early Applicant

Job Description

To support the HR function with a strong focus on HR Operations and payroll, ensuring all critical HR processes, especially payroll is executed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Payroll & HR Administration

  • Support end-to-end payroll processes (data compilation, validation, submission, and reconciliation)
  • Ensure all payroll components (salary, benefits, allowances, deductions, taxes) are accurate and processed within timeline
  • Perform detailed checks and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy before payroll finalization

HR Operations

  • Manage employee administration (contracts, onboarding, offboarding, employee data updates)
  • Maintain proper and up-to-date HR documentation and employee records
  • Support recruitment processes (CV screening, interview scheduling, documentation)
  • Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and administrative matters

Process Improvement & Reporting

  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, particularly in efficiency and accuracy
  • Develop and maintain HR trackers using Excel (including formulas, automation, and data validation)
  • Prepare periodic HR reports (e.g., headcount, payroll summary)
  • Identify operational risks in HR processes and propose improvements

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with Singapore labour regulations and internal policies
  • Support internal and external audits related to HR and payroll
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data

Team Support & Backup Role

  • Work closely with HR Lead and act as a backup for all HR functions
  • Step in to manage HR processes when the HR Lead is unavailable

Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor's degree from a reputable university
  • Preferred experience in banking or financial services industry
  • Minimum 2–5 years of relevant HR experience, especially in HR operations or payroll
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (critical requirement):
  • Formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IF, etc.)
  • Data processing and reconciliation
  • Familiarity with Access EasyPay payroll systems is an advantage
  • Well-organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented, strong attention to detail (critical requirement)
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a small team environment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Singaporeans only

More Info

Job Type:
Industry:
Employment Type:

About Company

Job ID: 148574065