Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

Assistant / Manager (Payroll) - 1-yr Contract

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

[What the role is]

As Payroll Manager, you will be the backbone of our people operations — ensuring every JTC employee is compensated accurately, compliantly, and on time. You will lead end-to-end payroll operations while driving continuous improvements to our payroll systems and processes, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver a seamless employee experience.

[What you will be working on]

  • Leading the full payroll cycle — processing monthly payroll, CPF contributions, tax filings (IR8A/IR21), and statutory payments in compliance with MOM regulations and CPF Act

  • Managing payroll system administration, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across HR and Finance platforms (e.g. SAP)

  • Reviewing and improving payroll processes and SOPs to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with WOG requirements

  • Partnering with HR Business Partners and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries professionally

  • Generating payroll analytics and reports to support management decision-making and audit requirements

  • Supporting HR system implementation and upgrades, translating policy intent into workable system solutions

  • Ensuring compliance with Singapore employment legislation, including the Employment Act, CPF Act, and Income Tax Act

[What we are looking for]

  • Minimum 5 years of Payroll management experience, preferably in the public sector or a large organisation

  • Background in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline

  • Hands-on experience with Workday, SAP or equivalent HRIS/payroll systems

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

About Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses advanced digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs.

We develop capabilities to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism, and counter hostile information operations. Our technical focus includes cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure and services.

CSIT was established in 2003 and is a member of the Defence Technology Community.

Visit www.csit.gov.sg for more info and find out about our career/ scholarship/internship opportunities!

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
2003
Website
gov.sg
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