415 Payroll Compliance jobs in Singapore

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 $91,650USD. 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.
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Location:
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: 4 Sept 2025
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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 .
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Overview

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THK MC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THK MC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THK MC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll
• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

• HR Administration
• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

• 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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

DESIGNATION : Manager, Payroll and Administration

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THK MC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THK MC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THK MC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

DESIGNATION : Manager, Payroll and Administration

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

About Us

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

HR Administration

• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

• Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
• Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
• Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
• Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
• Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis

• Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
• Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)

• 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
• Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
• Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
• Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
• Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
• 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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality

Overview
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
THK MC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011.
THK MC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture.
THK MC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Payroll
Review Payroll policies and processes regularly to ensure process efficiency and compliance with Employment Law, statutory requirements and Company policies
Oversee the full spectrum of payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees
Maintain employee information such as personal and employment particulars and remuneration records within the HRIS
Support the review, implementation and maintenance of Payroll-related module(s) on HRIS to ensure data integrity, system optimisation, and user satisfaction
Work closely with internal and external partners for payroll-related matters (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 for payroll enquiries on a prompt basis
HR Administration
Administer Government grants/claims and Government Paid Leave (such as Childcare Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Shared Parental Leave, NS Make-Up Pay, etc)
Supervise team member in operational tasks (such as preparation of employment contracts, staff passes, etc)
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
Comfortable with handling varied practices tailored to distinct business needs across different services within the same organisation
Well-versed in Employment Act and statutory regulations
Analytical, adaptable and meticulous
Self-initiated, ability to drive projects to completion within deadlines
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 handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, while building trust and upholding confidentiality
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities
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