Job Title: Senior Payroll Officer / Administrator
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Officer / Administrator to lead the payroll function and ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processing of employee compensation. This role will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations, auditing payroll records, managing statutory compliance, and supporting continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payroll systems, labor regulations, and end-to-end payroll processing across diverse workforce structures.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and execute full-cycle payroll processing, including salary calculations, allowances, deductions, and final settlements.
Supervise payroll data validation from HR, attendance, and timekeeping systems.
Ensure adherence to labor law regulations, including WPS, end-of-service benefits, gratuity, and statutory reporting.
Perform detailed audits and reconciliations of payroll transactions and coordinate closely with Finance.
Resolve complex employee payroll queries, discrepancies, and escalated issues with accuracy and professionalism.
Prepare periodic payroll reports, forecasts, and executive dashboards for management review.
Drive payroll system improvements, automation initiatives, and policy enhancements.
Liaise with auditors, banks, government agencies, and external stakeholders for payroll-related matters.
Train and mentor junior payroll staff and ensure knowledge transfer of best practices.
Key Focus Areas
Ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance
Leading payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
Enhancing payroll process efficiency and automation
Mitigating risk by ensuring data confidentiality and control
Supporting employee trust through transparent payroll practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline
5–7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including senior-level responsibilities
Strong knowledge of UAE Labor Law, WPS regulations, and payroll compliance standards
Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Zoho Payroll) and MS Excel
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Experience in leading audits and cross-departmental payroll projects is a strong advantage