Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement, statutory compliance, and coordination with HR and Finance. Manages payroll audits and employee compensation queries.

Payroll Processing

• Manage monthly payrolls for all employees across UAE locations.

• Ensure accurate computation of salaries, benefits, incentives, overtime, leaves, and deductions.

• Reconcile payroll before final payment and obtain approvals.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure timely payment and filing of statutory dues .

• Prepare and submit statutory returns per UAE labour and tax laws.

• Ensure compliance with wage and employment benefit regulations.

Systems & Audits

• Maintain payroll records in ERP/HRMS systems.

• Handle internal and external payroll audits.

• Liaise with IT/HRMS vendors for smooth system functioning.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and departments for payroll inputs, CTC changes, and budget forecasts.

• Address employee queries on payslips, deductions, and reimbursements.

• Manage full & final settlements for exiting employees.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate monthly payroll reports, cost summaries, headcount, and variance analysis.

• Support year-end payroll closing, tax declarations, and Form 16 issuance.

  
  

Internal: HR, Finance & Accounts Team, IT, Employees External: Statutory Authorities, Payroll Consultants, Auditors, Software/HRMS Vendors

• Operates within company payroll policy, legal frameworks, and statutory compliance.

• Authorized to verify and release payroll reports for approval.

• Escalates discrepancies or policy exceptions to senior leadership

  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, HR, or related field

• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CPP)

• 7–10 years payroll experience; minimum 3 years managerial role

• 5 to 10 Mandatory experience in UAE in similar role .

• Experience handling payroll for large workforces (1000+ employees)

• Construction/real estate industry experience preferred

• Proficient in HRMS/payroll software and Excel

Skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, salary structures, and tax regulations

• Accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Up-to-date knowledge of UAE labor and tax laws