Payroll and Benefits Administration
- Responsible for the full cycle of monthly payroll processing in an accurate and timely manner, including validation of pay components, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and other remuneration.
- Ensure payroll compliance with company policies and local statutory requirements.
- Administer employee benefits, including but not limited to employee insurance, leave management, and other entitlements.
- Support the administration and processing of Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs) and other benefits-in-kind.
- Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Statutory Filing and Taxation
- Handle all statutory filings, including CPF, IRAS (AIS, IR8A, IR21), SDL, SHG, and other required submissions.
- Coordinate income tax reporting and filing for both local and foreign employees, including tax clearance and liaison with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
- Stay up to date with changes in local employment and tax legislation to ensure continuous compliance.
- Provide support during audits and internal compliance reviews.
People Operations Support
- Support HR operational activities such as onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and employee lifecycle events.
- Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity in the HRIS.
- Generate regular and ad-hoc HR reports and analytics for local and regional leadership teams.
- Contribute to policy documentation and ongoing development of HR operational procedures.
Projects and Process Improvement
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in payroll and People operations.
- Support regional payroll projects and cross-border initiatives as required.
- Assist in standardization and documentation of processes across the region.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee and manager queries related to payroll, tax, and benefits.
- Partner with local and cross-border People teams, Finance, Compliance, and Global Mobility and Total Reward teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of HR processes.
- Foster strong relationships with third-party vendors to ensure service excellence.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in payroll processing, HR operations, and statutory compliance in Singapore, preferably within a multinational corporation.
- Deep knowledge of Singapore labor laws, CPF, MOM, IRAS requirements, and income tax procedures for local and foreign employees.
- Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or Prosoft Unit4.
- Familiarity with expatriate payroll, tax equalization, and global mobility is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple priorities effectively.
