Job Overview

The Assistant HR Manager (Payroll and HR Operations) is responsible for overseeing payroll processes and ensuring HR operations are efficient and compliant with regulatory standards. This role requires a thorough understanding of payroll systems, HR policies, and employee relations. The individual will support the HR department in handling payroll processing, HR compliance, and operational tasks, playing a key role in improving HR operations to enhance employee satisfaction and ensure accurate payroll administration.

Responsibilities

- Manage the payroll system and perform payroll duties, including identifying, verifying, and resolving discrepancies for both local and overseas payroll.
- Handle monthly payroll processing, including income tax, reimbursements, CPF payments, and tax filings for local and foreign employees.
- Ensure timely submission of monthly CPF payments and tax filings for both local and foreign employees.
- Liaise with statutory bodies such as IRAS, MOM, CPF, etc., regarding employees’ remuneration.
- Address employees’ queries on payroll-related matters promptly.
- Administer staff benefits and claims in accordance with company policies.
- Participate in continuous change management and payroll process streamlining.
- Conduct market compensation and benefit benchmarking to ensure the competitiveness of the benefit package.
- Respond to all EEOC and other employee legal claims.
- Prepare and submit surveys to MOM, CPF, SNEF, IMDA, Department of Statistics Singapore, and other relevant authorities.
- Handle government claims and grants (e.g., NS, Maternity, Paternity, PSG, etc.).
- Oversee application and renewal of company licenses.
- Supervise, train, and develop the HR & Admin Team.
- Administer project preparation.
- Conduct regular reviews of payroll and HR processes to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Manage WICA, Foreign Medical Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

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 a problem solver.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.