Payroll Executive

Role Overview

This role is focused on end-to-end payroll operations and related compliance activities. The person in this position will ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule, statutory obligations are met, records are properly maintained, and employees receive support for pay-related queries. The role also includes coordination with Finance, HR, international mobility, auditors, and government agencies where needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver payroll-related services in line with defined service level targets.
• Run regular and off-cycle payrolls within the required timelines and ensure completion.
• Submit statutory payments and mandatory reports accurately and on time.
• Compile and check payroll summary and variance reports to validate results from trial payroll runs.
• Carry out monthly reconciliations to confirm that Workday data matches payroll records.
• Share hypo-tax information and compensation details for international assignees with the International Mobility team.
• Compute final pay correctly and ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, including IR21 and IR8A filings.
• Handle IR21, IR8A, year-end tax reporting, NS claims, and Government Paid Claims.
• Manage intercompany billing activities.
• Trigger payroll payment runs and authorize exceptions paid outside the standard payment method, such as cheque or cash.
• Keep payroll records, reports, and correspondence properly filed and documented.
• Support user acceptance testing, and review incidents and change requests.
• Work with the Finance Business Partner on payroll accounting reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
• Respond to employee and HR questions related to pay.
• Coordinate with government authorities when required.
• Identify ways to improve service delivery, employee satisfaction, and business unit engagement ratings.
• Contribute to ongoing initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on ability with payroll systems and software; SAP payroll experience is an advantage.
• Capable of working on your own as well as collaboratively within a team.

Additional Information

Location: Pioneer Yard, 50 Gul Road, Singapore 629351.

Island-wide transport is provided.

Business Unit: Seatrium Limited.