Executive / Senior Executive, Payroll
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
At KPMG Singapore, our People, Performance & Culture (PPC) team is committed to empowering teams to stay in front by creating a workplace where people thrive. We design and deliver programs that attract, develop, and retain top talent, while fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion.
We’re looking for an Executive / Senior Executive, Payroll, who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to operational excellence—someone who ensures accurate and timely payroll processing while contributing ideas to improve efficiency and support the team’s ongoing transformation.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll promptly and accurately in accordance with company policies and local statutory requirements.
- Ensure all payroll data feeds and employee transactions are complete, validated, and submitted for timely processing.
- Administer statutory and tax-related submissions (e.g., IR21, IR8A) and manage billing activities accurately and on schedule.
- Submit government-related claims such as NS reservist, childcare leave, and maternity leave grants within required timelines.
- Manage payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Investigate and resolve payroll escalations by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Escalate system or interface issues when necessary.
- Review existing payroll processes to recommend improvements in workflow efficiency, compliance, planning, and data quality.
- Participate in payroll enhancement and automation initiatives, contributing expertise to project activities as required.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel formulas relevant to payroll, including Macro development.
- Highly meticulous, process‑oriented, and service‑driven, with a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
- Solid knowledge of Singapore employment regulations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
- Experience with SuccessFactors Payroll is highly advantageous.
⠀
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.