This is a key role in Human Resource operations function at a Bank. Primary responsibility is to support the payroll functionality of the in-house payroll team, supporting the multi-country payroll processing of employees in Singapore using the ADP/SAP payroll system. This position carries out all administrative tasks associated with a busy payroll office taking into account legal and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Process monthly payroll including preparation of paperwork and data entry for all New Hires, Leavers and employee life cycle changes
• Preparation of all manual payments outside the normal pay run for post pay payments i.e. tax and manual termination pays
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of payroll clearing accounts and general ledger related activities for submission to risk management.
• Assist in documentation of all key payroll related procedures with periodic reviews to ensure internal and regulatory requirements are maintained
• Adhere to payroll governance process and perform 4-eye checks (based on segregation on duties across the different team members)
• Assist payroll manager, supporting the team for payroll processing activities as required
• Excellent customer service in answering all payroll queries through the shared payroll inbox and phone
• Working knowledge of all legislation requirements for Singapore
• Strong knowledge in monthly &/ year end tax and tax clearance processes
• Work on process improvements by looking at alignment across payroll locations/ countries and proposing on best practices within payroll processing

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll or finance related environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP Payroll or other payroll systems and Workday
• Excellent team player
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels both face to face and via telephone and email
• Excellent organisation/prioritisation skills
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, work well under pressure
• Anticipate needs; demonstrate initiative and proactiveness
• Ability to work and use discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
• Proficient in Word, intermediate Excel Knowledge
• Experience in processing Singapore payroll in-house and income tax submission
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and legislation
• Previous experience in new entities payroll implementation process is an added advantage