Payroll in minutes
Run monthly, semi-monthly or ad-hoc payroll with allowances, overtime, bonuses and deductions calculated for you.
- Itemised payslips (MOM format)
- Bank GIRO files for major Singapore banks
- Unlimited off-cycle runs
2026 READY New CPF rates & S$8,000 wage ceiling built in
HR software Singapore teams actually enjoy using
HRMatters is the all-in-one HR and payroll software built for Singapore. Automate CPF, IR8A and payslips, manage leave and claims, and keep every employee record compliant with MOM, IRAS and PDPA.
- CPF & SDL automated
- IRAS AIS (IR8A) submission
- MOM-compliant payslips
- PDPA-grade security
Leave request
Hafiz · 3 days AL
ApprovedIRAS AIS · Year of Assessment 2027IR8A ready: 48 / 48Submission due 1 Mar 2027
October 2026 payroll
Pay date 31 Oct · 48 employeesGross payS$286,450▲ 2.1% vs Sep
Employer CPFS$41,226Due 14 Nov
SDLS$412.75Auto-calculated
Net payS$224,893Ready to pay
| Employee | Gross | Net |
|---|---|---|
| TWTan Wei Ling | 6,200.00 | 4,960.00 |
| MHMuhammad Hafiz | 4,800.00 | 3,840.00 |
| PRPriya Rajan | 7,500.00 | 6,000.00 |
| DLDaniel Lim | 9,200.00 | 7,600.00 |
| CJChen Jia Hui | 3,600.00 | 2,880.00 |
Quick answer
What is HR software in Singapore?
HR software in Singapore is a cloud system that manages the full employee lifecycle (hiring, records, leave, claims, attendance and payroll) while applying Singapore-specific rules automatically. That means calculating CPF contributions, Skills Development Levy (SDL) and Self-Help Group (SHG) funds, issuing itemised payslips and Key Employment Terms as required by MOM, tracking Employment Act leave, and submitting employee income to IRAS under the Auto-Inclusion Scheme.
HRMatters brings all of this into one platform, so HR, finance and employees work from the same accurate data.
Everything in one place
One platform for HR and payroll in Singapore
Replace spreadsheets, paper leave forms and separate payroll tools with a single system your whole company can use.
CPF, SDL & SHG automated
Contribution rates by age and residency, wage ceilings and fund deductions are always current, with no manual updates.
- CPF e-Submit file ready
- CDAC, ECF, MBMF, SINDA
- Foreign worker levy tracking
IRAS-ready year-end
Generate IR8A, IR8S, Appendix 8A and 8B from your payroll and submit through the Auto-Inclusion Scheme.
- AIS submission by 1 March
- Amendments in a click
- IR21 tax clearance support
Leave that follows the law
Employment Act entitlements, pro-rating and carry-forward rules applied automatically, plus your own leave types.
- Childcare, maternity, paternity
- Team calendar & approvals
- Singapore public holidays
Claims without receipts piling up
Employees snap a receipt on mobile, managers approve, and reimbursements flow straight into the next payroll.
Employee records & KETs
One secure profile per employee with contracts, passes, certifications and Key Employment Terms issued on time.
Attendance & shifts
Clock-in on mobile with geofencing, shift rosters and overtime that feed directly into payroll.
Employee self-service
Staff view payslips, apply for leave, submit claims and download IR8A forms from their phone.
Reports that answer questions
Headcount, payroll cost, CPF and leave liability reports, filterable by entity and department.
Built for Singapore compliance
The rules change. Your payroll keeps up.
Every statutory rate, ceiling and deadline that matters to a Singapore employer is built in and kept current.
37%
CPF up to age 55
17% employer + 20% employee on wages up to the S$8,000 Ordinary Wage ceiling.
0.25%
Skills Development Levy
SDL on the first S$4,500 of monthly remuneration, minimum S$2, maximum S$11.25 per employee.
1 Mar
IR8A via AIS
Employment income submitted to IRAS automatically for every employee, every year.
14 days
Key Employment Terms
Written KETs issued within 14 days of an employee starting, as MOM requires.
Payroll software Singapore
Close payroll in an afternoon, not a week
HRMatters pulls approved leave, claims and overtime into payroll automatically, applies CPF and SHG rules, and produces payslips, the CPF submission file and your bank GIRO file in one run.
- No formula errors. CPF age bands, PR graduated rates and wage ceilings are handled for you.
- Payslips on time. Itemised payslips are delivered to every employee's phone on pay day.
- Audit-ready. Every change to salary and payroll is logged with who, what and when.
Payslip · October 2026
Priya Rajan · Finance ExecutiveBasic salary7,000.00
Transport allowance300.00
Overtime (8 hrs)200.00
Employee CPF (20%)−1,500.00
Net payS$6,000.00
Employer CPF S$1,275.00 · Paid 31 Oct 2026 via GIRO · Illustrative example
How it works
Live in one or two payroll cycles
Import your team
Upload employees, salaries, year-to-date payroll and leave balances from spreadsheets or your old system. We help with the mapping.
Set your policies
Choose pay cycles, allowances, leave types and approval flows. Statutory rules are pre-configured for Singapore.
Run, pay and file
Approve payroll, pay staff via GIRO, submit CPF and let IR8A build itself through the year.
Why switch
Spreadsheets vs. HR software built for Singapore
| Task | Spreadsheets & manual | HRMatters |
|---|---|---|
| CPF rate & ceiling changes | Update formulas yourself | Applied automatically |
| IR8A / AIS submission | Re-key every employee | Generated from payroll |
| Leave balances | Emails & trackers | Real-time, self-service |
| Expense claims | Paper receipts | Mobile, paid via payroll |
| Payslips | PDFs emailed one by one | Delivered to every phone |
| Audit trail | None | Every change logged |
Who it's for
Made for Singapore SMEs and growing teams
SMEs & startups
Move off spreadsheets before payroll becomes a full-time job.
F&B and retail
Shift rosters, part-timers, hourly rates and overtime handled properly.
Professional services
Claims, multi-entity reporting and confidential salary access.
Accountants & outsourcers
Run payroll for multiple client companies from one login.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best HR software in Singapore?
The best HR software for a Singapore company is one built around local rules rather than adapted from overseas. Look for automatic CPF, SDL and SHG fund calculations, direct IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS) submission for IR8A, MOM-compliant itemised payslips and Key Employment Terms, Employment Act leave rules, PDPA-grade data security and bank GIRO files. HRMatters is built specifically for these Singapore requirements.
Does HRMatters calculate CPF automatically?
Yes. HRMatters applies the current CPF contribution rates by age band and residency status, the Ordinary Wage ceiling (S$8,000 a month from 1 January 2026), the Additional Wage ceiling and the S$102,000 annual salary ceiling. Rates switch automatically from the month after an employee's 55th, 60th, 65th or 70th birthday, and graduated rates apply to first- and second-year Permanent Residents.
Can HRMatters submit IR8A to IRAS?
Yes. HRMatters prepares IR8A, Appendix 8A, Appendix 8B and IR8S for every employee from your payroll records and submits them to IRAS under the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS), which is mandatory for employers with five or more employees. Year-end employment income must reach IRAS by 1 March.
Is HRMatters compliant with the Singapore Employment Act?
HRMatters is designed around the Employment Act and MOM guidance: itemised payslips, written Key Employment Terms within 14 days of hire, statutory annual and sick leave that grows with service, childcare leave, and government-paid maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. Your own company policies can be layered on top of the statutory minimums.
How long does it take to switch to HRMatters?
Most small and mid-sized Singapore teams can go live within one or two payroll cycles. Our team helps you import employee records, year-to-date payroll figures and leave balances from spreadsheets or your current HR system so that CPF and IR8A totals stay accurate for the year.
Is employee data secure and PDPA compliant?
HRMatters is built with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) in mind: encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access so managers only see their own team, audit trails on payroll and salary changes, and data export or deletion on request.
How much does HRMatters cost?
Pricing depends on your headcount and the modules you need. Book a demo or email hello@hrmatters.app and we will share a quote tailored to your company.
Book a demo
See HRMatters in action
Tell us a little about your team. We'll reply within one business day from hello@hrmatters.app.
- 30-minute walkthrough with your own payroll scenarios
- Migration help from spreadsheets or your current system
- Answers on CPF, IR8A and leave set-up for your company
Prefer email? hello@hrmatters.app