Senior Executive, Human Resources (Payroll)

Payroll and Insurance Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring salaries are processed accurately and paid on time.
  • Administer statutory payroll requirements, including mandatory contributions, government-paid leave claims and regulatory submissions.
  • Manage annual employee income tax reporting, tax clearance and other payroll-related compliance matters.
  • Prepare payroll reports and analyses to support management reporting, financial reconciliation and audit requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and complete payroll records in accordance with internal controls, company policies and audit standards.
  • Maintain and update employees’ payroll and HR information in the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and integrity.
  • Manage employee insurance programmes, including enrolment, policy updates, renewals and termination of coverage.
  • Coordinate insurance claims and liaise with employees, insurers and brokers to ensure claims are processed promptly.
  • Maintain accurate insurance records and ensure employees’ coverage information is kept up to date.
  • Review insurance policies, coverage and utilisation to support renewals and ensure they meet the organisation’s requirements.
  • Handle payroll- and insurance-related enquiries and provide guidance to employees and relevant stakeholders.
  • Review and improve payroll and insurance workflows to enhance accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
  • Guide and develop the HR team to maintain a high level of accuracy and compliance.
  • Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the management.

Requirement:

  • Min Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma/Degree in Human Resource or a related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience

  • Good knowledge of the Employment Act, HR regulations, and payroll practices.

  • Detail-oriented and problem solver

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

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