Deputy Manager, Payroll (1 year contract)
4/29/2026
The Deputy Manager will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including data compilation, vendor management, and ensuring statutory compliance for tax and social security filings. They are also responsible for reconciling payroll records, managing staff cost recharging, and identifying opportunities to improve payroll process efficiency.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
JOB DESCRIPTION
Gather, review, transform, and compile data changes from various sources of information and provide to outsourced payroll vendor
Ensure the processing of new hires, transfers, terminations, overtime, and compensation changes are accurate, compliant, and timely
Statutory registration and de-registration to social security/labour/tax authorities
Verify and ensure timely payroll/tax/social security contributions and filings – i.e. checking and reconciling the payroll information to achieve accurate, timely and compliant payments to employees, government agencies and third-party providers (pensions, social security, health insurances, etc.)
Complete all payroll activities in a timely and accurate manner – i.e. coordinate monthly payments (review and approve payroll funding bank file) and journal entry submissions to Finance including reconciliation of records and bank statements
Review statutory government claims submissions processed by outsourced payroll vendor e.g. NSmen pay, maternity leave, paternity leave, childcare leave, etc
Perform staff cost recharging and accruals
Maintain records and ensuring data management are kept in line with corporate and statutory requirements
Point of contact for handling payroll queries from employees, stakeholders, auditors and local authorities
Increase effectiveness and efficiency of payroll processing – i.e. identify gaps in system design and/or processes, propose solutions, document change requests, and coordinate the implementation of the changes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Create, develop, and maintain payroll process documentation and enhancement
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Able to work independently and in a team
Experience in regional payroll and/or payroll implementation is a plus
Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
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BUSINESS SEGMENT
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