Simplifying Payroll and HR for a Growing Wellness SME in Singapore

A local wellness studio offering fitness classes and holistic health services began expanding rapidly — from a solo founder to a team of 10 within a year. But as their headcount grew, so did the complexity of managing payroll, CPF contributions, and employment regulations. The founder knew they needed help before things slipped through the cracks.

That’s when they partnered with Stars Bridge.

🧩 The Challenge

Payroll Was Done Manually

The founder was calculating monthly salaries, CPF, and leave balances manually — which was time-consuming and error-prone.
Missed CPF Filing Deadline

They missed a CPF deadline and incurred a SGD $200 fine, triggering concern about future compliance.
No HR System in Place

There was no standard onboarding process, employment contracts, or leave tracking system for the growing team.

🚀 How Stars Bridge Helped

Automated Payroll Setup

• Implemented a cloud-based payroll system with automated CPF and IR8A submissions
• Set up salary structures, leave policies, and shift-based scheduling
CPF and MOM Compliance

• Registered the company with CPF and MOM portals
• Took over monthly CPF filing and ensured timely submissions
• Helped appeal the previous CPF penalty — successfully waived
Employee Onboarding & Advisory

• Created custom employment contracts in line with MOM guidelines
• Provided HR advisory on leave entitlements, contract types, and EP eligibility for future hires
• Sent monthly HR/payroll summaries for internal reporting

💡 Results at a Glance

✅ 20+ hours saved/month by automating payroll
📅 100% on-time CPF submissions since onboarding
⚖️ SGD $200 CPF fine waived with Stars Bridge’s support
📈 Smooth onboarding for 6 new hires in 6 months
🔐 Fully compliant with MOM and IRAS regulations

“I just wanted to focus on my clients and staff — not stress over CPF rules. Stars Bridge made it easy. It feels like I have my own HR department now.”