Senior SAP Payroll Specialist

Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd is a leading global IT professional services company based in Singapore. We offer a range of services including enterprise solution consulting, business intelligence, and managed services.

A skilled SAP Payroll Specialist is required to join our team to manage the full lifecycle of payroll processes from configuration to delivery.

• SAP Payroll Configuration & Maintenance
  • Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore, including wage types, schemas, PCRs, features, and rules.
  • Ensure accurate integration between Time, Payroll, and Finance modules.
  • Maintain Payroll control records, posting runs, and off-cycle payroll processes.
• Payroll Processing & Support
  • Lead payroll runs (live and simulation) ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with MOM, CPF Board, IRAS, and other statutory bodies.
  • Manage retroactive accounting, arrears, and adjustments.
  • Handle complex payroll scenarios, including terminations, long-term absences, bonuses, and allowances.
• Statutory Compliance
  • Ensure payroll configuration and processes comply with Singapore statutory requirements (CPF, SDL, CDAC, MBMF, SINDA, IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme, NS Claims, etc.).
  • Keep up-to-date with legislation changes and update SAP configuration accordingly.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Prepare and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Validate payroll simulation results, identify anomalies, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support year-end processes, including IR8A, IR8S, Appendix 8A/8B, AIS submission.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver payroll solutions.
  • Provide SME guidance on payroll processes, enhancements, and best practices.
  • Act as the point of contact for payroll-related queries, incidents, and change requests.
• Documentation & Training
  • Develop functional specifications, configuration documents, and payroll process SOPs.
  • Conduct training sessions for HR/payroll teams on SAP payroll operations.
  Requirements:
  • Minimum 4 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll with at least 1 full-cycle implementations in Singapore Payroll.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and retro calculations.
  • Good to have knowledge of SAP Time Management and integration with Payroll.
  • Experience with Payroll posting to Finance (FI/CO).
  • Familiarity with Payroll Control Center (PCC) is an advantage.
  • In-depth knowledge of Singapore payroll statutory requirements and reporting.
  • Understanding of HR processes (hire-to-retire) and their impact on payroll.
  • Experience with payroll data migration and cutover activities.
  Preferred Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with high accuracy in payroll calculations.