Senior Executive - Payroll

Job Title: Senior Executive - Payroll

Skills: Minimum 2-4 years of payroll experience for Payroll Executive level.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of benefits, HR policies and procedures, and implementation of changes.

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa City

We at Coforge are hiring a Senior Executive - Payroll with the following skillset:

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and payroll controls.

• Good knowledge of Singapore Employment Act, CPF regulations, IRAS requirements and payroll compliance obligations.

• Experience handling payroll reporting, statutory submissions and payroll reconciliations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with SuccessFactors Payroll or equivalent HRIS/payroll systems would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and timely in accordance with company policies, statutory requirements and payroll governance standards.

• Review and validate payroll inputs including new hires, transfers, promotions, leave transactions, overtime, allowances, incentives, reimbursements, deductions and termination payments.

• Ensure accurate salary computation, payroll reconciliation and payroll disbursement.

• Verify payroll transactions and perform payroll control checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and submit statutory contributions, tax filings and payroll-related submissions in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Support employment tax activities including IR8A, IR21 and other statutory reporting requirements.

• Process government claims and grants, including NS reservist claims, childcare leave and maternity benefits where applicable.

• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.

Payroll Support & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll-related enquiries from employees, HR stakeholders and external parties.

• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve payroll-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Work closely with HR Operations, Finance, HR Systems and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Payroll Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Perform payroll reconciliations, validation checks and exception reporting.

• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and explanations.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to payroll enhancement initiatives.

• Participate in payroll system testing, implementation and process improvement projects when required.