Project Officer (Talent Performance & Rewards), HROD

Economic Development Board

Fixed Terms

What the role is

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About Human Resources Division – Talent Performance & Rewards

You will be part of a dynamic Human Resources & Organization Development team that formulates and implements people initiatives to support business strategies and maximize the potential of our employees. The Talent Performance & Rewards (TPR) team is critical in in the design and execution of HR policies, total compensation packages including staff benefits across different levels of employees, performance management structures and payroll operations. These serve to build a high-performing and effective organisation.

What you will be working on

As a Project Officer, your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Undertake payroll operations tasks that include preparation of monthly salary & bonus payments, payroll accounting, billings & invoices, annual tax declarations, maintenance of payroll records, etc.
Handle payroll billing matters with external organisations
Respond to complex payroll and claims related enquiries from line managers/employees and external/internal auditors, and prepare relevant reports for management and/or audit reporting
Undertake checks and verification on specific HR benefits claims (e.g. medical, dental claims), including regular expenses audit and liaison with external parties to manage and troubleshoot eCS card account set-up
Be involved in the digitalisation and automation efforts of the unit’s operations design, execution and refinements of the unit’s operations for operational effectiveness, efficiency and stronger governance
Support the team in new workstreams (where relevant)
Develop SOPs for processes/ operations related to his/her portfolio
Update personnel, deployment, payroll & claims related information promptly and accurately into EDB’s HR systems (e.g. Workday, Excelity, Erideon and Resource Management System)
Partner with different functional teams across HR, Finance, and IT on process improvements and operations

What we are looking for

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

Relevant experience in payroll operations and/or compensation & benefits functions
Experience in performing Workday HR functions and Excelity for payroll processing will be an advantage
Meticulous and adept at computation/ calculation of compensation, benefits, and payroll
Able to handle tasks in a calm and composed fashion despite time pressure
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Singaporean

We review and interview on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks from application date.

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.