Senior HR Operations & Compensation Specialist, Singapore

Position Overview We're looking for an experienced Senior People Operations Specialist to take ownership of payroll and HR processes across fast-scaling, international environments. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate execution, legal compliance, and operational excellence across multiple countries, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end global payroll operations, ensuring precision and adherence to local tax and labor laws. Develop and continuously enhance employment contract templates in collaboration with legal teams and EOR partners. Oversee the full employee lifecycle—onboarding, offboarding, and internal changes—while maintaining clean and accurate HRIS data. Build and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs); identify opportunities to automate and streamline people processes. Work cross-functionally with HRBPs, Legal, and Finance to support audits, generate reports, and ensure compliance in compensation practices. Analyze HR and payroll data to drive recommendations that improve total rewards strategies, data accuracy, and employee satisfaction.
Ideal Candidate Profile 3+ years of direct experience managing HR operations and payroll across multiple countries or territories. Demonstrated ability to handle payroll and employee data independently for a workforce of 100 or more. Proficient in Excel and comfortable using HRIS platforms to manage and report on employee information. Strong understanding of labor laws and HR practices in at least one key APAC country. Meticulous with data, process-driven, and accountable with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Fluent in both Chinese and English, with the ability to operate effectively in bilingual environments.