Assistant Manager, Human Resource (Payroll)

About the role

This role oversees the full spectrum of payroll administration handled by an outsourced payroll team, making sure every employee receives timely and accurate pay. It also covers post-payroll follow-up after each pay run and supports the organisation's annual manpower budgeting exercise. The position is a 2-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the outsourced payroll team in monthly payroll operations, including sampling to verify payment accuracy
• Manage and review all payroll processes
• Handle payroll matters such as reconciliation, cost centre charging and staff cost recovery
• Prepare payroll reports for monthly reporting, audits, insurance, surveys and policy reviews
• Prepare budget assumptions and templates for the annual manpower budget exercise
• Analyse budget variances and forecast manpower budget utilisation

Required profile

• Degree in human resource management or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience handling payroll on Workday and Prosoft is an advantage
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Required skills

• Analytical, meticulous and numerical approach
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel