Job Summary:

We are looking for a technically capable and business-savvy IT Business Solutions Manager to lead a small team (under 5 people) in building and launching a new Payroll System (SaaS model). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a lean environment, thrives in cross-functional settings, and can drive both technical delivery and business alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of the payroll system-from business requirements gathering, system design, prototyping, to final deployment.
• Build and manage a small technical team (no more than 5 members), ensuring efficient collaboration, task delegation, and quality delivery.
• Act as the key bridge between business stakeholders and technical execution, turning business needs into practical solutions.
• Design and oversee the implementation of payroll logic, including salary computation, tax deductions, CPF, bonuses, leave encashment, etc.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including reporting.
• Monitor project timelines, manage risks, and ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Collect and act on post-launch feedback to iteratively improve the product.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day leadership to team members.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 2+ years in payroll system or HR software development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a lean development team from scratch.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory calculations, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with SaaS systems, system integration, and API design.
• Independent, accountable, and hands-on-comfortable working in an early-stage or startup-style environment.
• Exposure to HRMS, accounting systems, or regional compliance platforms.
• Familiar with tech stacks such as Node.js, Python, or Java, and relational databases.