Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Job Description

You will be required to work in a team to process payroll for multiple cycles (main & off-cycle). At the same time, you will also facilitate to ensure that data interfaced from HR Information System to the Payroll System are accurate to ensure accurate and timely salary pay-outs. Where required, you will be required to provide feedback and highlight improvements to the systems to enhance operational effectiveness

Job Scope

Process – Process end-to-end payroll for an organisation with a headcount of 1,000 or more, including but not limited to, pro-ration of salary for new hires and resignees, submission of monthly CPF and refunds, submission of NS and Government Paid Leave claims, processing transport/dental claims from employees, ensuring accuracy of bank details and timely submission of bank files, providing payroll GL to the finance team for reconciliation.

Coordinate – Correspond with HR business partners to retrieve data and inputs necessary for relevant pay elements.

Investigate – Report data inaccuracies in payroll systems and report to managers and clients for advice. Highlight and recommend improvements and solutions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Audit – Maintain a secured archival of payroll files to support annual and ad-hoc audit exercises.

Communicate – Provide clear and concise responses to any queries raised through email by employees and/or clients in a professional manner to achieve positive customer experience.

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Diploma in any discipline

Minimum 3 years of experience in end-to-end payroll and/or claims processing, preferably with knowledge of Excelity and/or SAP systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, minimally Intermediate level

People Skills

Individuals with customer-facing experience will be preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Meticulous and have a keen eye for details with an inquiring mind.

Able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment