SAP Payroll – Singapore

Key Responsibilities:

1. SAP Payroll Configuration & Maintenance

• Configure and maintain SAP HCM Payroll for Singapore, including wage types, schemas, PCRs, features, and rules.
• Ensure accurate integration between Time, Payroll, and Finance modules.
• Maintain Payroll control records, posting runs, and off-cycle payroll processes.

2. Payroll Processing & Support

• Lead payroll runs (live and simulation) ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with MOM, CPF Board, IRAS, and other statutory bodies.
• Manage retroactive accounting, arrears, and adjustments.
• Handle complex payroll scenarios, including terminations, long-term absences, bonuses, and allowances.

3. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure payroll configuration and processes comply with Singapore statutory requirements (CPF, SDL, CDAC, MBMF, SINDA, IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme, NS Claims, etc.).
• Keep up-to-date with legislation changes and update SAP configuration accordingly.

4. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Prepare and execute Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Validate payroll simulation results, identify anomalies, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support year-end processes, including IR8A, IR8S, Appendix 8A/8B, AIS submission.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Work closely with HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand requirements and deliver payroll solutions.
• Provide SME guidance on payroll processes, enhancements, and best practices.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll-related queries, incidents, and change requests.

6. Documentation & Training

• Develop functional specifications, configuration documents, and payroll process SOPs.
• Conduct training sessions for HR/payroll teams on SAP payroll operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills

• Minimum 4 years experience in SAP HCM Payroll with at least 1 full-cycle implementations in Singapore Payroll.
• Strong hands-on expertise in payroll schemas, PCRs, wage type configuration, off-cycle payroll, and retro calculations.
• Good to have knowledge of SAP Time Management and integration with Payroll.
• Experience with Payroll posting to Finance (FI/CO).
• Familiarity with Payroll Control Center (PCC) is an advantage.

Functional Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Singapore payroll statutory requirements and reporting.
• Understanding of HR processes (hire-to-retire) and their impact on payroll.
• Experience with payroll data migration and cutover activities.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in payroll calculations.