Position: Payroll Specialist
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 4 Years
Working Days: 6 Days a Week
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 500 employees. The ideal candidate should possess strong payroll processing experience, excellent Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to ensure accurate and timely payroll while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Process monthly payroll for 500+ employees accurately and within deadlines.
Verify attendance, leave records, overtime, incentives, deductions, reimbursements, and final settlements.
Ensure timely salary disbursement and resolve payroll-related queries.
Maintain and update employee payroll records while ensuring data confidentiality.
Prepare payroll reports, salary registers, and MIS reports for management.
Coordinate with the HR and Finance teams regarding new joiners, exits, salary revisions, and employee benefits.
Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and company payroll policies.
Reconcile payroll data and support internal and external audits.
Maintain payroll documentation and statutory records.
Desired Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll processing.
Proven experience handling payroll for at least 500 employees.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
Experience with payroll software or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Zoho Payroll, or similar.
Good understanding of payroll processes and UAE labour regulations.
Preferred Skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work efficiently under strict payroll deadlines.