Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations primarily for Singapore, with additional coordination of individual tax matters for employees assigned internationally. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes, statutory compliance, and partner effectively with our payroll service provider. 

Responsibilities:

Payroll Management (Singapore):

• Oversee the complete payroll cycle for employees in Singapore, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Review payroll data and transactions for compliance with local laws and statutory requirements, including CPF regulations.
• Supervise payroll processing activities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the bank.
• Maintain a robust partnership with payroll service provider to ensure efficient and seamless payroll services.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and statutory matters promptly and clearly.

Individual Tax Coordination:

• Develop a deep understanding of the company’s internationalization strategy, supporting individual income tax operations accordingly.
• Monitor individual income tax policies across various regions, ensuring compliance and providing guidance for international employee assignments.
• Develop and optimize operational processes related to individual income tax management, ensuring alignment with local regulatory frameworks.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting:

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, CPF submissions, and other statutory requirements in Singapore.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes related to payroll and individual taxation, proactively implementing necessary adjustments to internal processes and systems.
• Manage and coordinate tax clearance procedures (IR21), Year-End Income Declarations, and other required compliance documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audit processes, providing necessary information and resolving inquiries efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll management, with demonstrated expertise in Singapore payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Strong understanding of individual income tax regulations, particularly for internationally mobile employees.
• Experience managing payroll service providers.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (written and verbal) to effectively liaise with counterparts from international markets.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coupled with a detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.