Payroll Associate / Senior Associate (Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Payroll Associate / Senior Associate to manage manpower expenditure (EOM) related to research grants and support payroll operations. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, systems, and cross-functional teams.

What You Will Do

Researcher Grants Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for all manpower expenditure (EOM)-related grant activities, liaising with both external stakeholders (grantors and appointed auditors) and internal stakeholders (Finance, Office of Research, and Principal Investigators).

• Ensure timely and accurate submission and auditing.
• Reconcile EOM postings and resolve outstanding charges.
• Provide support for EOM simulations, grant switches and other grant related matters.
• Respond to and resolve EOM-related queries from stakeholders.
• Maintain and update payroll SOPs related to research grants.

Payroll Operations

Work closely with the payroll team to support operational activities, including but are not limited to:

• Assisting with payroll operations such as processing and related payroll entries.

• Preparing monthly manual journal postings and ad-hoc adjustments due to late instructions or unforeseen circumstances.

• Managing and processing employee benefits claims in a timely and accurate manner.

• Supporting payroll system improvements, including participating in system testing (UAT) and enhancement initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resource, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related fields.

• Preferably at least 3 years of payroll experience in Singapore. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in payroll are welcome to apply.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with manual journal entries is an advantage.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

• The successful candidate will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on qualifications & experiences