Job Description

Our vision at A*STAR Graduate Academy (A*GA) is to make A*STAR a global nexus for scientific talent. We are committed to nurturing and grooming a new generation of talented scientists and researchers who will spearhead Singapore's ambition of becoming a world-class scientific hub. Through a comprehensive suite of undergraduate, PhD and post-doctoral scholarships, A*GA supports top-class education both locally and overseas to help passionate individuals realise their full potential. We also identify science talents through extensive outreach programmes and internships to nurture a diverse group of scientific talent to the fulfilment of AGA's vision.
This role comes under the department of Systems and Processes (S&P). The S&P function is a centralized hub of scholarship and internship administrative and operational duties that are characterized by multi-tiered levels of service and service responses. The department aims to provide services in the most efficient way with a customer focused mindset.
What to expect

• As Sub Team Lead for Systems and Processing, responsibilities include organising the team, as well as vendors processing work.
• Trainer for both inhouse and outsource team members on stipends, claims and financial workstream.
• Provide support for the stipends, claims and finance workstream of A*STAR scholarship programmes, data collation and database management.
• Manage queries from various stakeholders with regards to stipends, claims and finance workstream.
• Be an expert in the SAP software/system - develop and implement efficient solutions to payroll processing, while adhering to department policies.
• Assist Head of Systems and Processes in reviewing and enhancement of the payroll processes.
• Participate as a member in various digitalisation projects such as UAT for any system enhancements, including data cleansing.
• Support any other duties/projects assigned by RO

How to Succeed

• Preferably with 5 to 8 years of admin experience
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint and embrace technology
• Ability to learn and operate a bespoke onboarding system
• Self motivated who is meticulous and well-organised
• Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
• An excellent team player who is resourceful with good communications and interpersonal skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.