Assistant HR Manager Payroll and HR Operations

About this role

Job Overview

The Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) is responsible for overseeing payroll processes and ensuring HR operations are efficient and compliant with regulatory standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll systems, HR policies, and employee relations.

The individual will support the HR department in handling payroll processing, HR compliance, and operational tasks, playing a key role in improving HR operations to enhance employee satisfaction and ensure accurate payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll system and perform payroll duties, including identifying, verifying, and resolving discrepancies for both local and overseas payroll.
• Handle monthly payroll processing, including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings for local and foreign employees.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments and tax filings for both local and foreign employees.
• Liaise with statutory bodies such as IRAS, MOM, CPF, etc., regarding employees’ remuneration.
• Address employees’ queries on payroll-related matters promptly.
• Administer staff benefits and claims in accordance with company policies.
• Participate in continuous change management and payroll process streamlining.
• Conduct market compensation and benefit benchmarking to ensure the competitiveness of the benefit package.
• Respond to all EEOC and other employee legal claims.
• Prepare and submit surveys to MOM, CPF, SNEF, IMDA, Department of Statistics Singapore, and other relevant authorities.
• Handle government claims and grants (e.g., NS, Maternity, Paternity, PSG, etc.).
• Oversee application and renewal of company licenses.
• Supervise, train, and develop the HR & Admin Team.
• Administer project preparation.
• Conduct regular reviews of payroll and HR processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Manage WICA, Foreign Medical Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Good knowledge of the Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.
• Detail-oriented and a problem solver.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.