Senior Executive, Payroll
Posted on Aug. 11, 2025 by SMRT Corporation Ltd
- Singapore, Singapore
- N/A
- nan
Senior Executive, Payroll
Job Purpose
The Senior Executive / Executive, Payroll plays a critical role in managing end-to-end payroll operations with precision and professionalism. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable with technology, and can work both independently and collaboratively. The incumbent is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, timeliness and drive continuous improvements through automation and system enhancements. He/she is the key liaison between payroll stakeholders and other departments, and handles escalated payroll issues to maintain smooth payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accuracies in payroll, shared benefits administration and compliance to legislative requirements, including implement prompt changes in accordance to ministries/statutory acts, collective agreement, policies
- Oversee and execute the end-to-end payroll process independently, ensuring accurate and timely payroll runs for monthly and bi-monthly cycles.
- Conduct detailed reviews of time sheets, payment records, and payroll data to ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies promptly and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve complex payroll issues.
- Manage CPF submissions and filings (including IR8A, IR8E, IR21) through IRAS and CPF Board portals, ensuring full compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on payroll inquiries, providing clear and professional responses.
- Lead and support payroll-related projects and initiatives aimed at process enhancements, automation, and improved accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and IT teams to ensure payroll data integrity and smooth integration with HR systems.
- Responsible for audit requests by Internal and External Auditors, including government agencies matters.
- Prepare monthly management reports and audit documentation related to payroll activities.
- Stay updated on payroll regulations, statutory changes, and best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Support training and coaching of junior payroll staff or executives where needed (without direct reporting responsibilities).
- Assist in ad-hoc payroll and HR-related projects as assigned.
- Manage bad debt within the company
- Manage the reimbursement of Government Statutory Leaves
Qualifications & Work Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in payroll administration.
- Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, Workforce Software, and RPA tools is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Skills
Technical skills include:
- Familiar with local employment legislation, CPF, IRAS submissions, and payroll best practices.
- Proficient in payroll software, preferably SAP/SuccessFactors.
- Knowledge in using RPA
Generic skills include:
- Meticulous, organized, and detail oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage deadlines and confidential information responsibly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused and able to handle queries professionally.
- Good written/ verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Eager to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Advertised until:
Sept. 10, 2025
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