Assistant Manager, 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