Regional Payroll Executive (5-Month Contract) | Orchard | up $3.8K per month

Our client is a world-renowned, luxury group that nurtures some of the most iconic and creative Houses in couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, and beauty. They are currently seeking a meticulous and driven Payroll Executive for a 5-month contract to support their regional hub in Singapore.

Your Opportunity

As a Regional Payroll Executive, you will provide end-to-end payroll support to multiple premium brands under the Group's umbrella, directly covering the Australia, New Zealand (ANZ), and Guam markets.

1. End-to-End Payroll Management

• Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll and manage the full spectrum of payroll functions (data collection, transmission, checking, and journal entries).

• Interpret and apply Australian Modern Awards (pay rates, allowances, penalty rates, shift loadings) and ensure strict compliance with the Australian Fair Work Act, New Zealand Holidays Act, PAYG, and KiwiSaver.

• Prepare and submit Single Touch Payroll (STP) for Australia and payday filing for New Zealand.

• Manage statutory/voluntary deductions and ensure timely submission of tax filings, including IRS (941, 940, W-2, W-3) and Guam local tax reports.

• Partner with external payroll vendors and internal teams to ensure all workflows are compliant and delivered on time.

• Execute off-cycle pay runs as requested by individual brands.

2. Monthly Closing & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly closing data, headcount reporting, overtime cost reports, and accruals for the Finance team.

• Liaise closely with Finance on monthly accruals, payroll journals, withholding tax, and deposits.

3. Tax Settlement & Audit Compliance

• Execute monthly, semi-annual, and yearly income tax returns (including part-time employee returns) and drive year-end tax settlements.

• Prepare for and support annual external and internal audit procedures, including participating in audit interviews.

4. System Management & Optimization

• Monitor system integration flows from Workday to local HRIS (e.g., iChris for ANZ).

• Flag and request system updates in accordance with statutory and tax law changes, and participate in exciting system implementation projects.

5. Employee Experience

• Act as the go-to expert for payroll enquiries from Brand HR partners and employees via the internal ticketing system.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

• Min of 2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience (exposure to ANZ or US/Guam payroll legislations is highly advantageous).

• Proficient in major payroll systems, HRIS, or SAP.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now! Please send your resume in MS Word format to ***email_hidden***, along with your availability, current salary, and last drawn salary.

Ho Yu Qing Deborah (R1104551)

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