We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing payroll for a large number of employees, particularly blue-collar workers, including salary processing, overtime, and bonuses. Experience in industries such as Construction, Waste Management, and Facility Management will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the payroll for 4,000 to 5,000 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Handle salaries, overtime calculations, bonuses, and other compensations for blue-collar employees.
• Maintain and update payroll records for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and regulations.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, bonuses, and deductions.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing payroll for large numbers of employees, particularly in blue-collar sectors.
• Experience in Construction, Waste Management, or Facility Management industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software.
• In-depth understanding of UAE labor laws.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Skills

.Payroll Management: Experience in processing payroll for a large number of employees, including salary, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.

UAE Labor Law Knowledge: Familiarity with UAE labor laws, Wage Protection System (WPS), and legal requirements regarding payroll.

Attention to Detail: High accuracy in payroll calculations, deductions, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Mathematical and Analytical Skills: Strong ability to perform calculations, troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, and analyze payroll data.

Confidentiality and Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with discretion.

Time Management and Organization: Capable of managing time effectively to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to address payroll-related inquiries and provide reports to management.

Software Proficiency: Expertise in payroll software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ADP) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee concerns promptly.

Basic Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles and handling financial transactions related to payroll.

Customer Service Orientation: Professional and prompt response to employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution.