Payroll Specialist (12 mths)

What you’ll do

As Payroll Specialist, you will manage the full scope of payroll and benefits operations for the Singapore office. You will run the monthly payroll cycle with an external provider, process adjustments and deductions, and issue letters for compensation changes from merit reviews, bonus payouts and other HR initiatives. On the benefits side, you will administer enrolments and terminations with insurance providers. You will also lead the annual renewal: working with brokers to review claims data and negotiate premiums, securing leadership approval, and running open enrolment. As the Singapore Key User for SuccessFactors, you will keep employee and compensation data accurate through every employee movement and organisational change. You will also produce payroll and benefits reports that support decision-making, and coordinate work pass matters with immigration vendors for international assignments. Throughout, you will be the go-to contact for employee payroll and benefits queries and will run information sessions on HR processes.

• Process monthly payroll for Singapore associates with an external provider, making sure it is accurate, compliant and paid on time
• Handle payroll adjustments and deductions, answer employee queries, and resolve discrepancies
• Administer benefits enrolments, changes and terminations with insurance providers and internal teams
• Lead the annual benefits renewal: review claims data with brokers and underwriters negotiate premiums secure budget approval update HRIS configurations run open enrolment
• Process payroll and record changes from merit reviews, bonus payouts and other HR cycles, and issue the related employee letters
• Maintain accurate employee, compensation and organisational data in SuccessFactors as the Singapore Key User
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payroll and benefits reports and analysis for stakeholders
• Prepare statutory submissions to Singapore government agencies
• Coordinate work pass and visa matters with immigration vendors for international assignments
• Support employees on payroll, benefits and HR data queries, and run information sessions on HR processes and benefits

What you bring

You bring solid experience in end-to-end payroll in Singapore and a working knowledge of CPF, IRAS requirements, the Employment Act and work pass regulations. You have administered employee benefits with insurance providers, and experience with renewals or premium negotiations is a strong advantage. You are comfortable working in SAP SuccessFactors, handle data accurately and discreetly, and can turn payroll and benefits data into clear reports for stakeholders. Just as important, you communicate well with employees and colleagues across functions, and you bring a service-minded approach to every query.

• Minimum 5 years of end-to-end payroll experience in Singapore, ideally in a multinational environment
• Solid knowledge of CPF, IRAS requirements (including IR8A and IR21), the Employment Act and work pass regulations
• Hands-on experience administering employee benefits; experience with insurance renewals or broker negotiations is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central preferred)
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential data
• Clear, service-minded communication with employees and stakeholders
• Diploma or Degree in HR, Business, Accounting or related field preferred

What sets this company apart:

This is a global FMCG organisation with an inclusive, collaborative culture where knowledge is shared openly across teams. You will work with approachable leaders who give clear direction on major HR initiatives, and with colleagues who rely on one another to get things right. The culture emphasises dependability: employees know they can rely on each other when tackling challenges together whether it’s resolving payroll discrepancies or coordinating international assignments. Above all the organisation prioritises transparency; regular communication keeps everyone informed about process changes so staff feel empowered throughout their journey here.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Payroll Specialist within a supportive team environment in Singapore, apply today by clicking on the link provided!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451 EA Registration No.: R1984357 Nikki Samantha Yeo