CANDY MARIE BALUYUT
Serangoon
Summary
Experienced and detail-driven Payroll Specialist with over 13 years of in-depth expertise in full-cycle payroll management, regulatory compliance, and compensation and benefits administration across Singapore and the Philippines, with added exposure to Malaysia. Adept at managing high-volume payrolls (up to 1,500 employees) while maintaining strict adherence to statutory obligations. Recognized for a collaborative mindset and strong analytical skills, with a proven history of partnering effectively with Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Executive – Payroll Specialist
Rentokil Initial Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Lead the complete payroll cycle for 650+ employees in Singapore, ensuring 100% on-time payroll disbursement and compliance.
- Independently manage payroll for the Regional Office (corporate HQ), maintaining confidentiality and accuracy for senior management payroll.
- Review and validate a wide array of pay components including overtime, commissions, productivity bonuses, sales incentives, and allowances.
- Process and reconcile over 800 monthly reimbursement claims, maintaining compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Finance to prepare payroll reports for accruals, journal entries, and month-end closing.
- Administer CPF, IRAS (IR21 and annual tax filings), and government-paid leave claims such as childcare, maternity/paternity, and NS Men Pay.
- Work closely with Finance in preparing the Annual Operating Plan and provide payroll data for annual increment exercises to senior management.
- Partner with HR teams to ensure payroll data aligns with organizational changes, including promotions, transfers, and restructures.
Human Resource Executive
iHub Solutions Pte Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Processed payroll for approximately 150 employees across Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
- Managed full employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, job postings, MOM pass applications, and exit clearances.
- Executed tax filings, final salary computations, and statutory claims processing.
- Administered annual performance appraisals, salary increments, and bonus exercises.
- Maintained data integrity within payroll and HRIS systems ensuring statutory submission accuracy.
- Responded promptly to employee payroll and HR inquiries, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Coordinated government surveys and statutory claims, supporting various HR projects.
- Maintained company vehicle road tax records and managed statutory renewals.
- Organized company events.
Administration Officer (HR & Payroll)
9Degree Construction Pte Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Processed bi-monthly payroll and ensured CPF and statutory contributions compliance.
- Coordinated work pass applications and renewals with MOM.
- Maintained employee records and updated payroll-related information including employment status, benefits, and insurance.
- Managed vendor relationships for medical insurance, public liability renewals, and vehicle road tax.
- Supported Finance with invoice issuance, monthly income and expense reporting, and claims processing.
Human Resource Supervisor – Compensation & Benefits
SFA Semicon Philippines Corporation
09.2012 - 04.2018
- Directed payroll processing for 1,500 employees, ensuring pay accuracy, government contributions, and separation payments.
- Managed employee benefits programs including health insurance, life insurance, and welfare schemes.
- Filed statutory contributions (SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth) and monitored government loan repayments.
- Conducted salary benchmarking and contributed to compensation strategy development.
- Generated detailed reports on headcount, attendance, overtime, and payroll costs for executive review.
- Led orientation and compliance training programs for new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial & Management Accounting
University of The Assumption
04.2012
Skills
- Proficient in specialized software
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Familiarity with government compliance platforms
- Financial reporting
- Cross-functional teamwork
TARGET ROLE
Seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist or Payroll Lead position to leverage my in-depth knowledge of Singapore payroll, Regional Office payroll experience, and strong compliance and system-based payroll expertise to ensure operational excellence and accuracy.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Nationality: Filipino
- Work Pass: S Pass
- Availability: 2 months
Timeline
Human Resource Executive – Payroll Specialist
Rentokil Initial Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Human Resource Executive
iHub Solutions Pte Ltd
11.2019 - 02.2022
Administration Officer (HR & Payroll)
9Degree Construction Pte Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2019
Human Resource Supervisor – Compensation & Benefits
SFA Semicon Philippines Corporation
09.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Financial & Management Accounting
University of The Assumption
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