Our client is a well-established Singapore-headquartered conglomerate with diverse interests / investments and collaboration with government-linked organisations. Due to continued growth comes the mandate to appoint a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll operations in Singapore.

• Oversee the function of payroll operation teams
• Oversee day-to-day financial matters, month-end and year-end accounts closing related Payroll, which include;
• Pre-Payroll activities including, input and update employee details and manage government claims
• Payroll activities including, process payroll, process CPF, and manage payroll payments
• Post-Payroll activities, including provision for bonus, manage month-end/year-end closing, submission of IRAS Tax Declaration Annual Form 8E, and answer employee payroll enquiries
• Regular review on compliance to statutory requirements
• Supports and advises structuring and developing the team to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day Payroll operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements; review and streamline processes while ensuring adequate internal controls and efficiencies
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and/or tax agents on payroll related matters.
• Actively focus on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills, with stakeholders, clients, and team
• Work effectively in diverse teams within a highly inclusive team culture where everyone is supported and respected

• Minimum 8 years’ working experience in a finance function or financial shared service centre, with supervisory experience
• Prior exposure to Payroll processes and software in healthcare setting would be an advantage
• Hands on SAP HRIS system preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage team members
• Good time management and organizational skills, as well as a customer-oriented mind-set
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adept at working with multiple groups of stakeholders simultaneously