Human Resources (Senior) Specialist

About the Role To administer and support the organisation's C&B and payroll functions so that employees are rewarded competitively and in full compliance with Singapore employment regulations, while supporting recruitment and performance management to attract, retain and motivate talent. Key Responsibilities Process and administer the monthly payroll accurately and on time, including CPF contributions, IRAS tax filings (IR8A / IR21), statutory deductions, claims and government-paid leave, ensuring full compliance with the Employment Act and MOM requirements. Maintain and update employee records, HRIS data and compensation databases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and data integrity. Prepare HR reports, dashboards and analytics on payroll cost, headcount, turnover and compensation metrics to support management decision-making. Ensure compliance with statutory and government-related submissions, including CPF, IRAS, MOM surveys, government-paid leave claims and relevant grant applications. Conduct salary benchmarking exercises by participating in market remuneration surveys and analysing external data to keep the organisation's pay structures competitive and internally equitable. Administer employee benefits programmes (medical, insurance, leave and ESOP), managing enrolments, renewals, claims and vendor relationships. Coordinate and support the annual performance management programme, including goal-setting, appraisal cycles, calibration and the linkage of performance outcomes to merit increments and bonuses. Together with Senior Manager, manage annual compensation review cycle – merit increases, promotions and bonus administration – preparing costings and analyses for management approval. Provide advice and support to employees and managers on compensation, benefits, payroll and HR policy matters, resolving queries in a timely and professional manner. Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation and onboarding of new hires. About You Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline. Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in compensation and benefits, payroll or a generalist HR role, preferably within Singapore. Hands-on experience running full-cycle payroll and handling CPF, IRAS (IR8A / IR8B / IR21) and statutory submissions. Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. High integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage employees and managers at all levels. Able to work with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives. Proficient in MS Excel and HRIS / payroll systems; well-organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.