290 Payroll Compliance jobs in Singapore

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.

The opportunity

As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
• Perform Singapore income tax returns filing (Form IR8A/IR21)
• Handle government paid leave claim submission
• Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
• Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately
• Provide support in general administrative tasks

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
• At least 1 year of local payroll experience
• Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.

The opportunity

As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
• Perform Singapore income tax returns filing (Form IR8A/IR21)
• Handle government paid leave claim submission
• Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
• Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately
• Provide support in general administrative tasks

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
• At least 1 year of local payroll experience
• Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

About Remote

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform.

If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!

What this job can offer you

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in payroll compliance in APAC Region, with a primary focus on APAC . As Payroll Risk & Compliance Lead, you will act as the subject matter expert for payroll and employment legislation in your region, ensuring full compliance while driving strategic improvements across processes, policies, and systems.

You will lead audits, proactively identify risks, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. As a trusted advisor, you will support the Payroll Operations team and other key stakeholders by providing expert guidance on compliance matters. You will also play a key role in resolving regulatory challenges, managing internal audits, and driving high-impact projects that improve our global payroll capabilities.

What you bring

• Deep expertise in payroll legislation, employment tax, and social security regulations in APAC.
• Experience in payroll compliance, payroll operations, or payroll audit within a multinational environment.
• Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance, handling authority audits, and resolving payroll-related compliance issues.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, reconciliations, and risk identification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and effectively.
• Proactive and strategic mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving meaningful change.
• Experience in leading process improvements, including automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and largely asynchronous environment.
• Fluency in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the technical lead on payroll and employment legislation for APAC, ensuring compliance with wage tax laws, social security regulations, and employment policies.
• Lead country-specific payroll audits, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive solutions through to implementation.
• Resolve compliance matters efficiently, engaging with tax authorities, legal advisors, and internal teams to address audits, disputes, and inquiries.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Payroll Operations and Product teams, ensuring our payroll processes remain robust and scalable.
• Drive process improvements and automation, optimising workflows to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead and support high-impact projects, influencing the development of payroll processes, compliance frameworks, and operational strategies.
• Deliver training and support on compliance matters to payroll and cross-functional teams.

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is between $40,700USD to $91,650 USD. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Practicals

• You'll report to: Manager, Global Payroll Strategy & Compliance
• Team: Global Payroll Risk and Compliance
• Location: APAC
• Start date: As soon as possible

Application process

• Interview with recruiter
• Interview with hiring manager
• Interview with Director
• Interview with Senior Director
• Bar Raiser Interview
• Prior employment verification check

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits . As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:

• work from anywhere
• flexible paid time off
• flexible working hours (we are async )
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• mental health support services
• stock options
• learning budget
• home office budget & IT equipment
• budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async .

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
• We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
• If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here .
Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.
The opportunity
As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.
Your key responsibilities
Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
Perform Singapore income tax returns filing (Form IR8A/IR21)
Handle government paid leave claim submission
Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately
Provide support in general administrative tasks
Skills and attributes for success
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word
To qualify for the role you must have
A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
At least 1 year of local payroll experience
Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore
Ideally, you’ll also have
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.
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Date: 6 Aug 2025

Requisition ID: 1605957

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.

The opportunity

As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
• Handle government paid leave claim submission
• Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
• Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
• Minimum 1 year (for associate) of local payroll / human resources experience, at least 3 years (for consultant) of local payroll function
• Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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Location:

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 6 Aug 2025

Requisition ID: 1605957

Join a global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job. In one country or many, you have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of their finance and HR compliance functions.

The opportunity

As a Payroll Associate / Consultant, you will be responsible for producing timely, accurate and high quality payroll compliant output in accordance with the prevailing local statutory regulations and compensation details provided by our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform monthly payroll in accordance to the Singapore statutory requirements
• Handle government paid leave claim submission
• Perform monthly payroll reports including General Ledger report
• Answer clients' queries promptly and accurately

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong sense of urgency with great organizational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous, resourceful and reliable
• Numerically inclined with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Excel essential) and good knowledge of MS Word

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources / Accountancy / Finance related discipline
• Minimum 1 year (for associate) of local payroll / human resources experience, at least 3 years (for consultant) of local payroll function
• Good knowledge of human resources functions, payroll and employment related laws and best practices in Singapore

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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The Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) plays a pivotal role in overseeing payroll processes and ensuring efficient, compliant HR operations. This position requires a deep understanding of payroll systems, HR policies, and employee relations, providing support to the HR department in handling payroll processing, HR compliance, and operational tasks.

This individual will drive improvements in HR operations to enhance employee satisfaction and ensure accurate payroll administration. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing payroll systems and performing duties such as identifying discrepancies for local and overseas payroll
• Handling monthly payroll processing, including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings for both local and foreign employees
• Ensuring timely submission of monthly CPF payments, tax filing for both local and foreign employees
• Liaising with statutory bodies – IRAS, MOM, CPF, etc., regarding employees' remuneration
• Addressing employees' queries on payroll-related matters promptly
• Administering staff benefits and claims according to company policies
• Participating in continuous process improvements and payroll streamlining
• Conducting market compensation & benefit benchmarking to ensure competitiveness of benefit package
• Responding to EEOC and other employee legal claims
• Preparing and submitting surveys (MOM, CPF, SNEF, IMDA, Department of Statistics Singapore, etc.)
• Handling government claims and grants (e.g. NS/ Maternity/ Paternity/ PSG, etc)
• Overseeing application and renewal of company licenses
• Supervising, training, and developing the HR & Admin Team
• Administering project preparation
• Reviewing payroll and HR processes regularly to ensure adherence to compliance standards
• Managing WICA, Foreign Medical Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance

Requirements:

• 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-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Streamlining
• IRAs
• Change Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Tax
• Administration
• Payroll
• Grants
• Income Tax
• HR Policies
• Human Resource
• Statistics
• Benchmarking
• Employee Relations
• Maternity
• Surveys

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Company policies and statutory requirements

• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees

• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars, compensation and benefits records, and performance data within the HRIS

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system functionality, and user satisfaction

• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related submission (e.g. CPF and Tax filing/ Clearance), surveys (by various Government agencies) and audits

• Collaborate within HR and with Finance on manpower budget matters (e.g. projection, reconciliation, accruals)

• Provide expert advice on payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government Grants and Government Paid Leave (such as Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Childcare Leave, NS Make-up pay, etc)

• Oversee applications & timely claims with Funders

• Generate and analyse HR metrics and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or related qualifications with at least 6 to 8 years of relevant Payroll experience in medium to large matrixed organisations

• Proven hands-on experience in managing employee records and processing payroll in large volume (e.g. over thousand headcounts); Prior experience in eFrontier would be advantageous

• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations

• Proficient in MS 365 Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)

• Analytical, adaptable, meticulous and organised

• Good business and people acumen with the ability to frame HR initiatives and expertise in a business context

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and drive projects to completion

• Well-developed prioritisation, time management, and multi-tasking skills

• Self-initiated, able to work independently and collaboratively

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Job Description:

HR Operations

• Handle end-to-end payroll processing, including verification of attendance, computation of monthly salaries and overtime, maintenance of leave and medical records, and processing of payouts through payroll systems and bank submissions.
• Prepare and submit IRAS filings.
• Manage IR8A preparation and submission for tax clearance purposes.
• Ensure timely submission of government-related claims, including NS Make-Up Pay, Maternity, Childcare, Paternity Leave, and Levy Waivers.
• Compile and prepare payroll summary reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual performance evaluations and salary review appraisals.
• Respond to employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and general matters.
• Responsible for drafting and issuing HR-related correspondence, such as confirmation letters, manpower requisition requests, employment certification letters, disciplinary notices, and termination letters.

Work Pass & Compliance

• Manage all work pass matters, including documentation, applications, renewals, cancellations, and related processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of government and MOM-mandated surveys and statutory submissions.
• Administer Work Injury Compensation and Foreign Worker Medical matters, including policy renewals, claims processing, and cancellations.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate staff onboarding, including orientation and the arrangement of workstations, laptops, mobile phones, stationery, business cards, and related resources.
• Responsible for managing and executing the employee off-boarding process in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Claims Administration

• Administer employee medical, insurance, and other related claims.

Administrative Support

• Support day-to-day operations in both administrative and HR functions.
• Manage and maintain office pantry supplies and stationery inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor Degree in Human Resource/Payroll Administration Management or relevant qualifications.
• At least 3 years of relevant HR and administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and HR systems is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Singapore employment laws, MOM regulations, and statutory requirements (e.g. CPF, IRAS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Capable of performing effectively under tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.
• Available immediately/within short notice is highly preferred.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Food and Beverage Services

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