Payroll Expert

Payroll Expert

The role of Payroll Expert involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our organization. This requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations and procedures, as well as expertise in the use of SAP HCM Payroll software.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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:

Applicants should possess a strong background in payroll processing, statutory compliance, and testing, with a minimum of 4 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll and at least 1 full-cycle implementation in Singapore Payroll. They should also have hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and retro calculations.

Technical Skills:

• 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.

Functional Knowledge:

• 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.

Soft 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.