182 Payroll Specialist jobs in Singapore

Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including basic pay, allowance, overtime and deductions for employees.

• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with all statutory requirements such as CPF, income tax, and other relevant payroll-related obligations.
• Manage employee benefits programs, and enrollment processes to ensure optimal offerings and effective communication, such as insurance, contract, incentive bonus.
• Manage work attendance system and application of Governmental related claims.
• Prepare payroll and work attendance related report.
• Collaborate with Finance to budget for compensation and benefits expenses.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll-related laws, regulations, and practices.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Required skills / abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing and administration.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in payroll processing and record-keeping.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Singapore's labour laws, CPF, tax regulations, and payroll standards is essential.
• Strong communication skills to resolve employee queries and collaborate with HR, finance, and other teams.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Independent team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in Financial Accounting an added advantage.
• SAP experience preferred.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in payroll or accounting.
• Working knowledge of payroll operations and basic accounting principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Human Resources
• Industries: Semiconductors

Company: REC Group

Website: hyperscal.com

Designation: Payroll Specialist

Date Listed: 28 Jul 2025

Job Type: Entry Level / Junior Executive — Full/Perm

Job Period: Flexible Start - Flexible End

Profession: Others / General Work

Industry: Energy and Chemicals

Location: 20 Tuas South Avenue 14, Singapore

Address: 20 Tuas South Ave 14, Singapore

Map:

Allowance / Remuneration: $3,000 - 5,000 monthly

Company Profile: REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is known for its patented innovations and multiple award-winning products with reliable long-term performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2021, REC is part of Reliance Industries Limited, India's largest private sector company with revenues of USD 104.6 billion.

Find out more at recgroup.com

This role primarily involves handling figures and data with precision, making it ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented and sensitive to numerical accuracy. As payroll processing demands meticulous attention to detail, your ability to work with figures confidently and accurately is a key strength that aligns well with the responsibilities of this position.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, including generating payroll reports, bank upload files, CPF submissions, and payslips.
• Verify payroll data in coordination with HR and resolve any discrepancies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with statutory regulations and internal company policies.
• Handle year-end employment income submissions to IRAS and manage IR21 tax clearance for departing foreign employees.
• Submit NS, Childcare, Maternity, and Paternity claims accurately and within required timelines.
• Process levy waiver applications and maintain proper documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system to support payroll and benefits processing.
• Track and administer employee benefits, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Ensure accurate accounting postings related to payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support payroll operations and drive process improvements.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with company policies and employee entitlements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll and HR processes.
• Assist in audits and compliance checks by providing accurate payroll and benefits documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR Shared Services operations.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as required by the HR department.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Good knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, including the Employment Act, CPF Act, and IRAS guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll or accounting processing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Highly structured and accurate, with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Meticulous, organized, and resourceful team player.
• Experience with reporting systems for consolidation and monthly reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application and relevant HR information systems.

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Kindly note that only applications submitted via the given job link will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

Overview

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• Payroll & Compensation Administration: Process end-to-end monthly payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Manage and submit all government-related claims and contributions, including CPF, IRAS filings (IR21, IR8A), NS Make-up Pay, Government-Paid Leave, and child levy.
• Administer annual compensation exercises, including bonus calculations and salary increments.
• Prepare monthly payroll-related reports for finance (e.g., costing, levy reports).

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Own the employee lifecycle data management in our HRIS (SuccessFactors), ensuring all records from onboarding to offboarding are accurate and up to date.
• Handle the full spectrum of work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Administer all leave policies, annual encashment, and carry-forward exercises.
• Draft and issue all HR-related correspondence (e.g., employment contracts, confirmation, promotion, and variation letters).
• Support key HR cycles including performance management, annual reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee insurance matters, including policy renewal and claims processing.
• Support ad-hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

• You have a minimum of a Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• You possess at least 5 years of proven experience in a combined role handling both Singapore payroll and HR generalist functions.
• You have an immaculate eye for detail and a strong sense of numerical accuracy—payroll precision is non-negotiable.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• You are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to guide managers and support employees with empathy and professionalism.
• Your knowledge of the Employment Act and Singapore statutory requirements is current and thorough.

• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (especially Excel for reporting and analysis).
• Experience with SuccessFactors (SAP) or a similar HRIS is a significant advantage.
• Experience with any other payroll software is highly desirable.

• A competitive salary package of up to $4,300 (commensurate with experience).
• A pivotal role in a recognized leader in early childhood education.
• A world of opportunities for professional development and career growth in a rapidly expanding global organization.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including basic pay, allowance, overtime and deductions for employees.

• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with all statutory requirements such as CPF, income tax, and other relevant payroll-related obligations.

• Manage employee benefits programs, and enrollment processes to ensure optimal offerings and effective communication, such as insurance, contract, incentive bonus.

• Manage work attendance system and application of Governmental related claims.

• Prepare payroll and work attendance related report.

• Collaborate with Finance to budget for compensation and benefits expenses.

• Stay updated with changes in payroll-related laws, regulations, and practices.

• Other ad hoc tasks.

• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing and administration.

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in payroll processing and record-keeping.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Knowledge of Singapore's labour laws, CPF, tax regulations, and payroll standards is essential.

• Strong communication skills to resolve employee queries and collaborate with HR, finance, and other teams.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Independent team player.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Knowledge in Financial Accounting an added advantage.

• SAP experience preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in payroll or accounting.

• Working knowledge of payroll operations and basic accounting principles.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Requirements

• Serve as the second tier of monthly payroll processor (and occasionally review) for all Asia entities.
• Support activities with mid-complex payroll transactions or computations, such as retirement allowance, AWS, stock option exercise.
• In-charge of monthly payroll GLs and reconciliations prepared by the Payroll Specialists.
• Resolve payroll issues (of average complexities) within timeline independently.
• Review the CY2026 yearly payroll calendar for all Asia entities before implementation.
• Monitor the progress of CY2025 year-end tax filing activities and in-charge of second eye review on the payroll YTD information, Benefit-in-kind (BIK) and expenses for tax reporting before stipulated deadlines.
• Review audit documents prepared by the Payroll Specialists before submission to the auditors.
• Assist the Payroll Manager to drive the payroll service provider's internalization project.
• Lead the pay slip platform migration project and manage the collaboration with different internal or external stakeholders.
• Proactively work with the IT team for root-cause analysis to resolve payroll/time data inaccuracy or to fix the logic set in the system.
• Provides suggestions for continuous process improvements on established rules and regulations for proper controls, processes and compliance of payroll processing and payroll-related statutory requirement.
• Key player in continuous process improvement and cross collaboration identified/ad-hoc projects.

• Typically 6-8 years of experience in MNC environment focusing on payroll operations.
• Experienced in managing both outsourced payroll and in-house payroll processing.
• Proven track records in handling high volume of payroll transactions.
• Basic understanding of multiple countries payroll regulatory obligations.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing system migrations and implementing system changes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel applications and payroll systems experience (such as SAP) will be a plus.
• Possess analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide insights based on payroll data and provide recommendations on the processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with different internal and external stakeholders, including the payroll service provider.
• Payroll-accounting experience is preferred.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Additional related qualification or certification will be considered favorably.

Payroll Specialist - Singapore

Payroll Assistant
We are hiring immediately for a Payroll Assistant. As a Payroll Assistant, you will perform essential duties with pay starting at $18.00-$20.00/hour, plus occasional overtime. In this role, you will assist in all aspects of payroll. You will be responsible for maintaining payroll timesheets/staffing report accuracy, and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist production staff with questions regarding payroll, attendance tracking, and policies as it relates to payroll.
• Update Kronos based on information received back from associates and Supervisors on reports.
• Process time off requests and schedule change requests daily.
• Follow and maintain all Sarbanes-Oxley compliance regulations required for the payroll process.
• Edit and track attendance weekly to ensure all associates accounts are accurate and current.
• Sort checks bi-weekly to provide to Supervisors for their teams.
• Coordinate with temp agencies to ensure they have the information they require and are providing the necessary data.
• For more details, contact via WhatsApp: .

Contact information

For more details and to apply, please reach out to the provided contact.

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At MindChamps, our people are the heart of our success. Our rapid global growth isn't just about educating champions; it's about empowering our team to become champions in their own careers. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment where your expertise in both HR operations and precise payroll management will be valued and pivotal to our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Compensation Administration

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Manage and submit all government-related claims and contributions, including CPF, IRAS filings (IR21, IR8A), NS Make-up Pay, Government-Paid Leave, and child levy.
• Administer annual compensation exercises, including bonus calculations and salary increments.
• Prepare monthly payroll-related reports for finance (e.g., costing, levy reports).

HR Operations & Generalist Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Own the employee lifecycle data management in our HRIS (SuccessFactors), ensuring all records from onboarding to offboarding are accurate and up to date.
• Handle the full spectrum of work pass applications, renewals, and cancellations.
• Administer all leave policies, annual encashment, and carry-forward exercises.
• Draft and issue all HR-related correspondence (e.g., employment contracts, confirmation, promotion, and variation letters).
• Support key HR cycles including performance management, annual reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee insurance matters, including policy renewal and claims processing.
• Support ad-hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Who You Are:

• You have a minimum of a Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• You possess at least 5 years of proven experience in a combined role handling both Singapore payroll and HR generalist functions.
• You have an immaculate eye for detail and a strong sense of numerical accuracy—payroll precision is non-negotiable.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• You are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to guide managers and support employees with empathy and professionalism.
• Your knowledge of the Employment Act and Singapore statutory requirements is current and thorough.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (especially Excel for reporting and analysis).
• Experience with SuccessFactors (SAP) or a similar HRIS is a significant advantage.
• Experience with any other payroll software is highly desirable.

We Offer:

• A competitive salary package of up to $4,300 (commensurate with experience).
• A pivotal role in a recognized leader in early childhood education.
• A world of opportunities for professional development and career growth in a rapidly expanding global organization.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

Company

REC Group

Designation

Payroll Specialist

Date Listed

28 Jul 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive

Full/Perm

Job Period

Flexible Start - Flexible End

Profession

Others / General Work

Industry

Energy and Chemicals

Location Name

20 Tuas South Avenue 14, Singapore

Address

20 Tuas South Ave 14, Singapore

Map

Allowance / Remuneration

$3,000 - 5,000 monthly

Company Profile

REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is known for its patented innovations and multiple award-winning products with reliable long-term performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2021, REC is part of Reliance Industries Limited, India's largest private sector company with revenues of USD 104.6 billion.

Find out more at

Job Description

This role primarily involves handling figures and data with precision, making it ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented and sensitive to numerical accuracy. As payroll processing demands meticulous attention to detail, your ability to work with figures confidently and accurately is a key strength that aligns well with the responsibilities of this position.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, including generating payroll reports, bank upload files, CPF submissions, and payslips.
• Verify payroll data in coordination with HR and resolve any discrepancies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with statutory regulations and internal company policies.
• Handle year-end employment income submissions to IRAS and manage IR21 tax clearance for departing foreign employees.
• Submit NS, Childcare, Maternity, and Paternity claims accurately and within required timelines.
• Process levy waiver applications and maintain proper documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system to support payroll and benefits processing.
• Track and administer employee benefits, ensuring records are accurate and complete.
• Ensure accurate accounting postings related to payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support payroll operations and drive process improvements.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring alignment with company policies and employee entitlements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to payroll and HR processes.
• Assist in audits and compliance checks by providing accurate payroll and benefits documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR Shared Services operations.
• Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as required by the HR department.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Good knowledge of Singapore employment legislation, including the Employment Act, CPF Act, and IRAS guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll or accounting processing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Highly structured and accurate, with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Meticulous, organized, and resourceful team player.
• Experience with reporting systems for consolidation and monthly reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application and relevant HR information systems.

Application Instructions

Please kindly submit your application here:

Kindly note that only applications submitted via the given job link will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified

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Payroll Specialist (Regional)

Working Hours: 8.15am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 1 day work from home per week

Salary: $3500 - $4400 + allowance

Location: Tanjong Penjuru Cres (Transport Provided at Jurong East MRT area or Bouna Vista MRT area)

Responsibilities:

• Handle payroll processing
• Handle and process volume rebate and commission
• Maintain & safekeep volume rebate, commission contracts and master file
• Update master file such as contractual party, product and different tier % rates
• Handle SAP accrual of volume rebate and commission
• Handle drop shipment orders
• Carry out month-end closing activities
• Assist in budget preparation
• Handle government surveys

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent
• At least 3 years of regional experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Familiar with SAP and Easy Pay Software

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