Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations)

Job Overview

The Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) is responsible for overseeing payroll processes and ensuring HR operations are efficient and compliant with regulatory standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll systems, HR policies, and employee relations, providing support to the HR department in handling payroll processing, HR compliance, and operational tasks. The individual will play a key role in improving HR operations to enhance employee satisfaction and ensure accurate payroll administration.

Responsibilities

Managing the payroll system and performing payroll duties, including identifying, verifying and resolving discrepancies for local and overseas payroll

Handle monthly payroll processing, including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings for both local and foreign employees

Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments, tax filing for both local and foreign employees

Liaising with statutory bodies – IRAS, MOM, CPF, etc., with regards to employees’ remuneration

Handle employees‘ queries on payroll related matters promptly

Administer staff benefits and claims in accordance with Company policies

Participating in continuous change management and payroll process streamlining

Conduct market compensation & benefit benchmarking to ensure the competitiveness of benefit package

Responds to all EEOC and other employee legal claims

Prepare and submit surveys (MOM, CPF, SNEF, IMDA, Department of Statistics Singapore, etc.)

Handle government claims and grants (e.g. NS/ Maternity/ Paternity/ PSG, etc)

Oversee application and renewal of company licenses

Supervise, train and develop the HR & Admin Team

Administering project preparation

Conduct regular review on payroll and HR processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards

Manage WICA, Foreign Medical Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirement

Degree in Human Resource or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience

Good knowledge of the Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.

Detail-oriented and problem solver

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment