Dentons

Assistant Manager, Human Resources

Dentons

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Singapore • Singapore

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About the role

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including monthly payroll runs, adjustments, reconciliations, and statutory submissions
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, claims, deductions, and reimbursements
  • Oversee work pass administration, including renewals, cancellations, and related reporting
  • Ensure payroll practices comply with employment laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
  • Prepare payroll reports and analyses for management, audits, and regulatory purposes
  • Liaise with external vendors, payroll providers, and government agencies as required
  • Oversee HR operational activities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee movements
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems and personnel files
  • Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures, and operational workflows
  • Prepare HR operations–related communications and documentation for employees and stakeholders
  • Manage employee claims, benefits administration, and government grants or subsidies
  • Manage the end-to-end process for Practising Certificate application and renewal
  • Prepare operation related budgets
  • Maintain data accuracy and integrity across HR and payroll systems
  • Review payroll and HR operational processes to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
  • Support HR system enhancements, configuration changes, and system efficiency initiatives
  • Lead, coach, and supervise HR payroll and operations team member to ensure consistent service delivery
  • Allocate work, set priorities, and monitor performance to meet operational deadlines
  • Provide guidance and training to team members on payroll processes, HR policies, and compliance requirements
  • Support team development through performance feedback, coaching, and knowledge sharing
  • Act as an escalation point for complex payroll and HR operational issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, Information Technology, or related discipline
  • Minimum 6 to 7 years of relevant experience in payroll and HR operations, preferably from a professional service environment
  • Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory compliance, and HR operational processes
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
  • Proven people-management or team-lead experience
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience supporting senior professionals and partners.
Benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingstatutory submissionsHRISpayroll systemsdata accuracybudget preparationpayroll legislationstatutory complianceHR operational processesemployee claims management
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsstakeholder managementcommunication skillspeople managementteam leadershipcoachingperformance feedbackdiscretion
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in ManagementBachelor’s degree in Information Technology