The HR System Built for
Singapore Businesses
PeopleCentral is an all-in-one HR system and HR software for Singapore businesses. It runs payroll, CPF, leave, time and attendance, claims, and appraisals in a single platform, with full CPF, IRAS, and MOM compliance built in. Trusted by over 1,000 Singapore companies since 2008.
What is an HR system, and what does PeopleCentral do?
An HR system (or HRMS) is the software a business uses to manage its people and pay them correctly — payroll, CPF, leave, attendance, claims, and employee records in one place, instead of spread across spreadsheets and separate tools. PeopleCentral is a complete HR system built specifically for Singapore compliance, so payroll, CPF contributions, and IRAS submissions are handled automatically.
Everything in one HR system
Payroll, leave, attendance, claims, appraisals, and AI — all in a single platform built for Singapore.
Payroll & CPF
Automated salary runs, CPF contributions at the correct age-band rates, payslips, and IR8A/AIS submission to IRAS.
Leave
Leave policies, applications, approvals, and balances for every leave type, on web and mobile.
Time & attendance
Clock-in, shift scheduling, and public-holiday and overtime rules, powered by TimeCentral.
Claims
Paperless expense claims and reimbursements with the included ReimburseME (REME) AI claims platform.
Appraisals
Performance reviews and goals linked to the employee record.
AI & self-service
Employees self-serve payslips, leave, and claims; AI handles routine HR questions.
Built for Singapore compliance
PeopleCentral keeps you compliant without the manual work: CPF contributions calculated at the current statutory rates, IRAS submissions (IR8A and the Auto-Inclusion Scheme) handled, and MOM rules for leave, public holidays, and overtime applied automatically. When the rules change, the system updates, so you don't have to track every revision.
Government-grant support
PeopleCentral is a grant-eligible HR solution. Eligible Singapore SMEs can claim up to 50% support (capped at S$30,000/year) under the EDGE grant, and we help with the paperwork.
Learn more about the EDGE grant →Who it's for
PeopleCentral is built for Singapore SMEs — from a growing team of 20 to an established company of 500 — that want payroll, HR, and compliance handled in one place instead of several disconnected tools.
Employee Records & Profiles
PeopleCentral gives you a single, authoritative source of truth for every employee across all your entities and locations. From the moment a candidate accepts an offer through to their final day, every document, milestone, and interaction is captured in one place — no spreadsheets, no scattered folders, no version confusion.
The global employee map gives HR leaders an instant view of headcount by country, department composition, and active AI agents — all in real time. Digital onboarding workflows eliminate paperwork and the built-in org chart keeps reporting lines clear as your team grows across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and beyond.
Payroll, CPF & MOM Compliance
Run error-free payroll across multiple countries in minutes, not days. PeopleCentral automatically calculates CPF contributions, Skills Development Levy (SDL), and all statutory deductions — always in line with the latest IRAS and CPF Board requirements. Regulatory changes are applied to the platform the moment they take effect.
A live payroll distribution map shows total payroll by country with status at a glance — from Singapore to Malaysia to Indonesia. Payroll variance tracking compares previous and current cycles side-by-side, making it easy to spot discrepancies before disbursement.
Leave & Absence Management
Every statutory leave type mandated by the Ministry of Manpower is built in and kept up to date — annual, sick, maternity, paternity, childcare, compassionate, and more. Custom leave policies let you tailor entitlements to each team, entity, or employment type without any code changes.
AI-powered conflict detection flags scheduling issues before approval — warning managers when team availability would drop below safe thresholds. If an employee hasn't taken leave in three months, the platform proactively recommends a wellness check. Employees apply on web or mobile; managers approve with a single click.
Timesheets & Attendance
PeopleCentral's timesheet module captures daily work hours across all employees and teams with MOM-compliant overtime detection built in. Employees submit timesheets digitally; managers review and approve with a full audit trail — no paper, no manual calculations.
Attendance data flows directly into payroll, eliminating double-entry and ensuring overtime pay is always computed to the correct MOM formula. Shift patterns, rest-day rules, and public holiday treatments are all configurable by employment type, making compliance effortless even for complex workforce structures.
Claims & Expense Management
REME, PeopleCentral's built-in AI engine, uses OCR to scan any receipt and auto-populate claim details — removing data-entry errors and speeding up submission for employees in the field or working remotely. GST-compliant expense categories, mileage calculators, and transport claim types are all pre-configured for Singapore businesses.
Multi-level approval workflows enforce policy before reimbursement reaches payroll, and budget controls flag overspend before it happens. Every claim generates a complete audit trail, so finance and HR have everything they need for year-end reporting and compliance checks.
Custom Workflow Automation
Every organisation runs HR differently. PeopleCentral's workflow builder lets you model any approval process (leave, claims, appraisals, onboarding, offboarding) with a visual, no-code interface. Multi-step approvals, conditional routing, escalation rules, and delegation are all configurable without writing a single line of code.
Automated email and SMS notifications keep every stakeholder informed at each stage, reducing the back-and-forth that clogs inboxes. When rules change, you update the workflow once and every process that uses it adapts immediately — no IT ticket required.
Appraisals & Performance
Move beyond annual reviews with a continuous performance management cycle. PeopleCentral lets you set cascading goals aligned to company OKRs, run 360-degree reviews with peer and subordinate feedback, and track KPIs in real time — giving managers and employees a shared view of progress all year round.
Customisable appraisal templates mean you can run different review cycles for different roles or business units. Calibration and rating-normalisation tools ensure fairness across departments, while development plan tracking turns appraisal outcomes into actionable growth roadmaps.
Scheduler, Alerts & Surveys
AI Signal Watch is PeopleCentral's proactive workforce monitoring engine. Using a traffic-light system, it continuously scans your HR data for patterns and anomalies — flagging issues before they escalate into compliance breaches, payroll errors, or talent-flight risks.
The built-in scheduler coordinates team availability, shift coverage, and recurring tasks in one calendar view. Pulse surveys and engagement check-ins sit alongside alerts so HR has a complete picture of workforce health — from contract renewals to sentiment trends — in a single dashboard.
Built-in AI that actually works
Four specialised AI tools built into PeopleCentral — not bolt-ons. Cut HR admin time by 39%.
CompanyBOT
AI chatbot that answers employee questions on company policies, HR procedures, and entitlements — 24/7, instantly.
AI Signal Watch
Proactive monitoring with traffic-light alerts — flagging attendance anomalies, leave patterns, and compliance risks before they become problems.
REME
AI-powered OCR for expense management. Scan any receipt and auto-populate claim details — no manual data entry.
ABBY
Your always-on AI HR assistant. Handle routine HR queries, onboarding tasks, and document requests automatically.
HR on the go
The PeopleCentral mobile app gives employees and managers full HR access from anywhere. Geo-fencing for attendance, leave applications, payslip access, and more.
- Geo-location & geo-fencing clock-in
- Leave applications & approvals
- Payslip & claim submissions
- Company policy via CompanyBOT
- Incident reporting
- Team schedule & directory
Recognised across
every category that counts.
5
Wins at HR VOTY 2026
2
Brands recognised
3
Consecutive years
13
Total industry awards
Built for Singapore. Secured to enterprise standards.
PeopleCentral is ISO 27001 certified, PDPA compliant, and always current with MOM, CPF, and IRAS regulations. Your data is protected, and your compliance is automatic.
ISO 27001 Certified
Independently audited information security management. Your employee data is protected by enterprise-grade controls.
PDPA Compliant
Built for Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act. Consent management, data retention, and breach response built in.
MOM & CPF Ready
Leave entitlements, overtime rules, and CPF tables are always current. Regulatory updates are applied automatically.
IRAS Compliant
IR8A, IR21, and AIS submissions generated to IRAS format. Auto-Filing supported for eligible employers.
Role-based Access Control
Granular permissions by role, department, and entity. Sensitive data accessed only by authorised users.
Singapore-hosted Data
All data stored in Singapore data centres. No cross-border data transfer without consent. Fully PDPA-aligned hosting.
Integrates with your existing tools
Seamless connections with Singapore's leading payroll, accounting, and HR systems.
1,000+ Singapore companies already made the switch
What Singapore HR managers say about PeopleCentral
From 12-minute payroll runs to 16 years of loyalty — here's what PeopleCentral customers say.
"We have been using PeopleCentral since 2008. It's running very well, the support is prompt, and the updates we receive are things we actually asked for. That says a lot."
"Every month it takes me 10–15 minutes to run payroll for the entire company. What used to eat half my day is completely gone. Incredibly user friendly."
"So simple to use that I didn't even need the instructions. No onboarding, no IT calls — I just logged in and started working."
"CPF rates, MOM updates, IRAS deadlines — it's all just there. The system updates itself and we never have to worry about falling out of compliance."
"Leave management, CPF e-filing, IRAS, claims — all in one place. The support team always goes the extra mile, and I've never waited more than a few hours for a response."
"Payroll processing, bank feeds, CPF submissions — all seamless. Every update has made it better, never worse."
From our customers
Outcomes, in their own words
Across industries — fire protection to F&B to engineering — the story is the same: less admin, more confidence, faster growth.
"The HRMS streamlined our payroll process, significantly reduced errors, and saved our HR team countless hours. The real-time analytics have been invaluable in helping us make data-driven decisions, ultimately supporting our business's growth."
"The ability to integrate attendance tracking directly into our project management processes has been particularly valuable — allowing us to allocate resources more effectively and ensure that each project is adequately staffed at all times."
"Automating payroll and attendance tracking has drastically reduced our administrative workload, allowing us to focus more on our employees and their development. It's an essential part of our strategy to scale effectively while maintaining high standards in HR."
"The ease of use and the time saved for payroll and overtime calculation was greatly reduced. Best of all, there is also a PeopleCentral app I installed on my mobile phone — I can manage everything on the go."
Frequently asked questions
What is the best HR system for a Singapore SME?
The right HR system for a Singapore SME handles local payroll, CPF, IRAS, and MOM compliance in one platform. PeopleCentral does this for over 1,000 Singapore companies, with payroll, leave, attendance, claims, and appraisals built in.
Does PeopleCentral handle CPF and IRAS automatically?
Yes. CPF, SDL and self-help group (SHG) contributions are calculated at the correct rates, and IR8A/AIS submissions to IRAS are handled by the system.
Is PeopleCentral eligible for a government grant?
Yes — eligible Singapore SMEs can claim up to 50% support (capped at S$30,000/year) under the EDGE grant.
Can PeopleCentral manage both office and shift workers?
Yes — time, attendance, and shift scheduling are included via TimeCentral, alongside payroll and leave.
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