Payroll Officer

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) is a recruitment technology company delivering executive search, contingent recruitment, flexible staffing & HR outsourcing services worldwide. Today, our 300+ professionals operate across 19 offices worldwide while supporting clients through an extensive global partner network spanning more than 40 countries. Our mission is to become the first fully integrated AI + human-led assessment recruitment technology company globally to help organizations hire better, faster, and smarter.

CGP has won other industry awards such as 2026 Company of Good, 2025 Great Place to Work Certified, 2023/2022 Best Executive Search Firm, 2023/2024 Best Staffing Firm and Outsourcing Partner, etc. across the region.

About the job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 500 contract employees across two Singapore entities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling high-volume contractor payroll, strong knowledge of Singapore employment regulations, and excellent analytical skills. Experience with Malaysian payroll and labour laws will be an added advantage. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum of monthly payroll computation & processing for 500 contract employees for both SG companies
• Checking of time attendance to ensure payment of hours are correct
• Setting up of new employee payroll account within payroll system
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliation
• Ensure all payroll payments are in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Process employee income tax submission
• Process monthly CPF contributions, government related mandatory contributions
• Prepare the billing report and invoice to clients after completing the payroll
• Develop the SOP for Payroll as a training guide for HR and Payroll team
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Candidates should preferably possess a Degree or Diploma in Business Management/Human Resources
• Possess at least 2 years of Payroll experience particularly in handling contractors payroll (monthly and hourly for 500 employees)
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Team- Player, confident and able to multi-task
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good written and oral communication skills
• High sense of P&C awareness
• Proficiency in Excel & Google Sheet formula
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet timelines
• Well Versed in Singapore MOM Employment Act/CPF/IRAS
• Knowledge of Malaysian Labour Laws is a plus.
• Experience in handling Malaysia payroll experience is an added advantage

.What We Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement after probation.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and markets.
• Team success celebrations.

Application Process:

Interested candidates may apply via the application form with an updated resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

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