HR Manager - Operations & Payroll

About the role

EPOS, a POS and digital solutions provider backed by Ant International, is expanding across Southeast Asia and is looking for an experienced Assistant HR Manager / HR Manager (Operations & Payroll) in Singapore. The role covers end-to-end payroll, HR operations and employee lifecycle management, with a focus on accuracy, statutory compliance and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll independently, including salary adjustments, bonuses, commissions, allowances, overtime and employee claims
• Oversee CPF contributions, IR8A/AIS submissions, IR21 tax clearance and compliance with the Employment Act, CPF regulations and MOM guidelines
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, reporting, budgeting and audits, and strengthen internal controls
• Own the employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, confirmation, transfers, contract renewals and offboarding
• Manage employee records, leave, attendance and benefits, and work pass applications and renewals
• Develop HR policies, SOPs and guidelines, and improve workflows through HRIS enhancements and automation
• Maintain HR data, prepare headcount, attrition and payroll cost reports, and support internal and external audits
• Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, partner with department heads and Finance, and guide junior HR team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
• 5-8 years of HR experience focused on operations and payroll; 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role preferred
• Proven hands-on experience managing Singapore payroll independently
• Experience in HR policy development, employee lifecycle management and process improvement
• Advantageous: experience in a technology, fintech or high-growth organisation

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore's Employment Act, CPF, MOM requirements and income tax reporting
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Numerical accuracy, analytical thinking and attention to detail