For fast-growing startups in Singapore, manual payroll is a hidden time sink — eating up over 40 hours a month, risking costly compliance errors, and draining focus from growth. This guide breaks down the real cost of in-house payroll, reveals the break-even point for outsourcing, and shows how startups can save time, reduce risk, and boost employee trust with a smarter payroll strategy.

For many Singapore SMEs, Excel remains the go-to payroll tool — until it no longer scales. Manual calculations, compliance risks, and the lack of automation create headaches as your business grows. This step-by-step guide outlines a 30-day roadmap to move from spreadsheets to a fully compliant payroll software system. From auditing your data to selecting IRAS-certified platforms and running your first live payroll, learn how to modernize your payroll process without the chaos.

Future-proof your Singapore payroll system with 5 steps to scale, automate compliance, and support regional growth — from startup to enterprise.