Payroll Advisor (Singapore market)

Role & responsibilities

• Payroll Processing and Management: Ensure timely and accurate monthly payroll processing by coordinating with Payroll Vendor (14th Pay Cycle)
• Compute staff remuneration and claims for leavers and other off-cycle payments
• Conduct thorough payroll reconciliation to ensure accuracy
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and other ad-hoc reports as required

Statutory Compliance:

• Manage prompt statutory submissions, including CPF contributions
• Handle year-end income declarations to the Tax Department
• Process tax clearance for foreign employees leaving the company

HRIS Management:

• Ensure payroll records in the HRIS are accurate and up-to-date for payroll processing
• Monitor and resolve integration errors between systems

Employee Support:

• Handle employee payroll inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Provide guidance on payroll-related matters to employees and management

Reporting and Analysis:

• Conduct monthly OED (Occupational Employment and Wage) Survey
• Generate and analyze various payroll reports as needed

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and best practices

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Perform any other payroll-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing, specifically in managing Singapore Payroll
• Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll regulations, CPF requirements, and tax laws
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion

Skills and Attributes:

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• This role requires a high level of accuracy, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about payroll and committed to delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.