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Payroll Associate / Senior Associate (Contract) - Part-Time

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$3,000 - 4,500 monthly

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Job Description - Payroll Associate / Senior Associate (Contract) - Part-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Associate / Senior Associate to manage manpower expenditure (EOM) related to research grants and support payroll operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

Researcher Grants Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for all manpower expenditure (EOM)–related grant activities, liaising with both external stakeholders (grantors and appointed auditors) and internal stakeholders (Finance, Office of Research, and Principal Investigators).

  • Ensure timely and accurate submission and auditing.
  • Reconcile EOM postings and resolve outstanding charges.
  • Provide support for EOM simulations, grant switches and other grant related matters.
  • Respond to and resolve EOM-related queries from stakeholders.
  • Maintain and update payroll SOPs related to research grants.

Payroll Operations

Work closely with the payroll team to support operational activities, including but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with payroll operations such as processing and related payroll entries.

  • Preparing monthly manual journal postings and ad-hoc adjustments due to late instructions or unforeseen circumstances.

  • Managing and processing employee benefits claims in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Supporting payroll system improvements, including participating in system testing (UAT) and enhancement initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resource, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related fields.

  • Preferably at least 3 years of payroll experience in Singapore. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in payroll are welcome to apply.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with manual journal entries is an advantage.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

  • The successful candidate will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on qualifications & experiences

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SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is Singapore’s fourth public university, and one of the first universities in the world to incorporate the art and science of design and technology into a multi-disciplinary curriculum. SUTD was established in collaboration with the Massachuse...

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