Total Rewards Specialist

Company Overview

Tata Consultancy Services is a global IT services and consulting leader with over 601,000 consultants in 55 countries. It delivers business, technology, and engineering solutions through its Location Independent Agile™ model, driving innovation and sustainable growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Total Rewards Specialist with strong expertise in Singapore payroll to manage compensation, benefits, and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Singapore payroll processing in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement
• Ensure compliance with Singapore statutory payroll requirements including CPF, IRAS, AIS, SDL, IR8A, and IR21 regulations
• Perform payroll validation, reconciliation, audits, and generate detailed reports to maintain payroll accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate effectively with payroll, finance, and internal HR stakeholders to streamline payroll and compensation processes
• Support annual salary reviews, bonus cycles, and incentive programs by providing data-driven insights and recommendations
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to align pay structures with industry standards
• Provide input on salary offers, promotions, and pay adjustments to support talent retention and motivation
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with vendors to ensure smooth service delivery
• Maintain accurate data in HRIS and payroll systems, generating reports to support decision-making
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and assist with internal and external payroll audits to ensure compliance
• Manage expatriates’ compensation packages in accordance with company policies and local regulations

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Singapore payroll processing (mandatory)
• Deep knowledge of Singapore statutory requirements (CPF, IRAS, MOM regulations, SDL, AIS, IR8A, IR21)
• Proven ability to perform end-to-end payroll processing, validation, and reconciliation
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information securely
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, ADP, or similar
• Experience with compensation benchmarking tools and salary surveys
• Background working in MNCs or fast-paced, high-growth environments
• HR or Total Rewards certifications (e.g., IHRP, CCP)
• Experience in HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Exposure to process improvements, automation, or payroll transformation initiatives