Payroll Operations Specialist (Energy Management/Contract)

Industry: Global leader in energy management and industrial automation Duration: 12 months contract Location: Kallang

About the Job

Manage end-to-end payroll operations which includes processing, checking, for a cluster of countries, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, timely, and in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company requirements.

Act as a trusted payroll advisor and key point of contact for the HR community, Finance, vendors, and external agencies, driving service excellence and effective issue resolution.

Govern payroll controls, compliance requirements, audits, reconciliations, and risk management activities to ensure a solid and sustainable control environment.

Lead payroll transformation initiatives, process optimization, automation, and digitalization efforts to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support payroll system implementations, technology enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Drive change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training, and adoption strategies to support business and payroll transformation.

Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance payroll policies, standard operating procedures, process documentation, control checklists, and knowledge repositories.

Identify opportunities to standardize processes, strengthen governance, improve service delivery, reduce operational risks, and embed best practices across payroll operations.

Support regional and global payroll projects, organizational changes, acquisitions, transitions, and new country deployments impacting payroll delivery.

Serve as a subject matter expert for designated payroll processes, providing guidance, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving process excellence.

Coach and provide day-to-day support to junior team members, fostering capability development, knowledge sharing, and a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Collaborate with teammates across regions to ensure operational resilience and business continuity.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of payroll experience.
• Experience in payroll operations, preferably in multiple countries.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and controls.
• Effective analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to solve problems and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in payroll transformation or automation is desirable.
• Eager to learn and continuously develop new skills.

Ramos May Anne De Mesa - mayanne.ramos@manpower.com.sg Personnel Reg No: R1110127 Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd EA Licence No: 02C3423