Payroll Team Lead for Singapore and Malaysia

Company Description

Publicis Re:Sources is the technology and business services backbone of Publicis Groupe.

Publicis Groupe is the 3rd largest communications group worldwide, Leader in digital and Interactive Communication. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis Groupe employs approximately 80,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of communication services.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• To process and oversee the completion of monthly payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory for MY & SG.

• To act as backup for monthly payroll for ID.

• Provides direction and assistance to Senior Payroll Associates regarding payroll processes.

• Coordinate the workload of the Payroll Team and monitor them.

• Provide advice and assist on employee leave management and queries.

• Ensure timely submission of CPF.

• Prepare and submission of IR21 tax clearance for foreign leavers.

• Submit government reimbursement for NS claim, maternity, paternity, childcare leaves

• To give recommendations to director for final decisions on queries and escalation.

• Develop/review/update policies and procedures to ensure statutory compliance and alignment with HR strategy and plans

• Liaise with auditors, assisting as necessary and providing any required information

• Work closely with Finance to ensure that processes align and work effectively

• Yearly Tax Returns preparation and check on the Benefits in kind submitted.

• Assist in work pass application, renewal, cancellation for Resources Singapore

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience in Payroll Function especially one where a business in a strong period of growth across all functions.

Knowledge

• Very good Knowledge of General HR legislation

Skills (including technology)

• Ability to use Word, Excel to Intermediate Level, Payroll software’s preferably Timesoft

• Ability to work independently, with strong knowledge of all HR subject matter

Additional Information

Attributes/behaviours
• Consistent and strong attention to detail
• Ability to support a senior team, build strong culture and relationships
• Strong ability to remain confidential in all matters of HR 
• Ability to work as part of a small team and within a wider company team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate and influence (in a customer service framework) 
independent agency organisations
• Ability to multi task and meet competing deadlines