Manager/Senior Executive, Human Resource (Payroll & Rewards)

You will oversee payroll operations and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role also drives improvements in payroll processes, employee benefits, and HR operational controls.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments

• Review payroll inputs (allowances, deductions, claims, leave) for accuracy

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (CPF, IRAS, MOM, NS, etc.)

• Liaise with ERP vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues

• Review payroll reports, reconciliations, and month-end submissions

• Maintain proper payroll documentation and records

• Support payroll-related audits

• Enhance payroll SOPs, controls, and workflows

Benefits Administration & Review

• Administer employee benefits (medical, insurance, leave, wellness)

• Review and improve benefits policies in line with organisational and market practices

• Liaise with insurers, brokers, and vendors on renewals and claims

• Analyse benefits usage and cost trends

• Support annual benefits reviews and new initiatives

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Advise employees and managers on payroll and benefits matters

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience

• Streamline HR processes and documentation

• Support HR systems implementation and enhancements

• Prepare HR reports and management updates

Team Supervision

• Supervise and guide junior HR/payroll staff

• Ensure timely and quality service delivery

Requirements

• 5–8 years of payroll experience, with exposure to benefits administration preferred

• Strong knowledge of Singapore employment laws and statutory requirements

• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and confidentiality

• Able to manage multiple priorities independently

• Strong ownership and accountability

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset

• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business, or related field