The Assistant Head, Payroll is responsible for overseeing payroll operations within NIE’s Finance Department, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing, statutory compliance, and effective handling of payroll-related queries. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related discipline, together with substantial payroll experience and knowledge of Singapore employment legislation and CPF requirements. Experience supervising staff, managing payroll systems, improving processes, and maintaining confidential employee data is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, dependable, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with employees, auditors, government agencies, and senior management. Strong organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills are important.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university in Singapore, recognised internationally for its strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. Its main campus is located in the western part of Singapore and includes the National Institute of Education (NIE), the country’s primary teacher-training and education research institution. NTU employs academic, administrative, professional, and technical staff from Singapore and around the world. The university supports a diverse student community, extensive industry partnerships, and research programmes addressing global challenges such as sustainability, digitalisation, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The Finance Department and NIE provide essential administrative and operational support to the university’s teaching, research, and campus activities.
Singapore offers strong opportunities in education, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and professional services. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used in workplaces and daily life. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, parks, and diverse food. Housing can be expensive, especially near the city centre, while suburban areas and public transport-linked neighbourhoods are more affordable. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, sponsored by an employer and subject to salary and eligibility requirements. Relocating employees should budget for rent, deposits, healthcare, transport, and school fees where relevant. Singapore’s compact size makes beaches, cultural districts, nature reserves, and attractions easily accessible across the island.
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