Payroll / C&B Manager, East Singapore $9,000 - $11,000, Changi location
Charterhouse, Singapore are supporting an MNC in their search for their Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead payroll operations in Singapore and respective markets.
This person will also oversee the review and overhaul and global alignment of their compensation and benefits frameworks, and programs.
Reporting to the CFO, this role requires an HR Specialist with superb knowledge and understanding of processing end to end Payroll for various markets and outstanding exposure to compensation and benefits
This role will manage a small HR team and this person must be comfortable in a full on-site working environment in the east of Singapore.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries, whilst managing vendors outside of Singapore to ensure all countries payroll are accurate and timely.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, tax regulations, and reporting obligations
- Lead payroll audits and resolve discrepancies, queries, and escalations
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation, and governance standards
- Design and implement global compensation frameworks aligned with market benchmarks and internal equity
- Lead annual compensation cycles including salary reviews, bonus planning, and promotion adjustments
- Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitiveness
- Develop and maintain job grading structures and salary bands
- Partner with business leaders on compensation strategy and offer structuring
- Design and manage global and country-specific benefits programs (e.g., insurance, leave, wellness, retirement plans)
- Evaluate benefits effectiveness and cost efficiency across regions
- Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and benefits providers
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with company policies
- Drive benefits harmonization where applicable across regions
- Ensure adherence to local labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across all regions
- Develop and maintain policies, SOPs, and internal controls for payroll and C&B processes
- Support internal and external audits
- Mitigate risks related to payroll, compensation, and benefits administration
- Manage HRIS and payroll systems to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Drive system enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives
- Ensure proper documentation and data governance standards
Attributes:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of various payroll and HRIS systems
- Strong end to end payroll experience and exposure to regional and global payroll vendors
- proven C&B program management exprerience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Due to high volumes of applications, only successful candidates will be notified
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