HR & Payroll Consultant

Job Purpose

As anHR & Payroll Consultant, you will act as atrusted advisor to a portfolio of clients across the UAE, delivering end-to-end HR advisory, compliance, and payroll outsourcing services. This role goes beyond operational HR-focusing onrisk management, regulatory compliance, process optimisation, and strategic workforce advisory.

You will support clients ranging fromSMEs to growing corporate groups, ensuring alignment withUAE Labour Law, WPS requirements, immigration regulations, and best practice HR frameworks, while delivering accurate and scalable payroll solutions.

Key Responsibilities Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Act as theprimary point of contactfor assigned client portfolio on HR, payroll, and workforce compliance matters.
• Buildlong-term trusted relationshipswith key client stakeholders (owners, finance teams, HR leads).
• Providepractical, commercially focused HR advicetailored to UAE market conditions.
• Lead regularclient review meetings, providing insights, risk updates, and improvement recommendations.

HR Advisory & Compliance

• Advise clients onUAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021)and related regulations.
• Support clients in:
  • Employment contracts (mainland & free zone)
  • Employee classifications and benefits structuring
  • Terminations, disciplinary processes, and grievance handling
  • Leave policies, EOSB (End of Service Benefits), and compensation frameworks
• ConductHR health checks / compliance reviewsand provide actionable remediation plans.
• Develop and implementHR policies, employee handbooks, and SOPsaligned with UAE legal requirements.
• Supportimmigration and visa-related HR processes(in coordination with PRO/CSP teams).

Payroll Management & Processing

• Manageend-to-end payroll processingfor multiple clients, including:
  • Salary calculations, allowances, deductions
  • Overtime, commissions, and bonus structures
  • Leave salary and EOSB calculations
• Ensure compliance withWages Protection System (WPS)requirements.
• Coordinate payroll outputs including:
  • Payslips
  • WPS file preparation
  • Bank transfer reports

• Performpayroll reconciliationsand resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain strong controls to ensureaccuracy, timeliness, and audit readinessof payroll data.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Implement and manageHRMS / payroll systems(e.g., Zoho People, Zoho Books, or similar platforms).
• Identify opportunities toautomate payroll and HR workflowsto improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Developstandardised templates, trackers, and dashboardsfor client reporting.
• Support integration of HR/payroll systems withaccounting and finance platforms.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and delivermonthly HR and payroll reports, including:
  • Headcount analysis
  • Payroll summaries
  • Cost analysis and trends

• Provide clients withactionable insightson workforce costs, productivity, and compliance risks.
• Support clients withaudit requests, documentation, and regulatory submissions.

Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities for:
  • Upselling HR services
  • Cross-selling related services (accounting, tax, corporate services)

• Support proposal development, client onboarding, andsolution design.
• Contribute tothought leadership content(guides, articles, webinars) on HR and payroll topics in the UAE.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Accounting & Tax teams(for payroll postings, provisions, compliance)
  • Corporate Services teams(for visas, licensing, labour files)
  • Technology teams(for system implementations and integrations)
  • Contribute to continuous improvement offirm-wide service delivery standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree inHuman Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum2-4 years of experiencein HR and payroll, preferably within:
  • Professional services / consulting firms
  • Outsourced HR/payroll environments
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • UAE Labour Law
  • WPS regulations
  • EOSB calculations and payroll compliance
• Experience handlingmultiple clients or entities simultaneously

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Payroll systems and HRMS platforms (Zoho, Bayzat, ZenHR or similar)
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred - payroll reconciliations, trackers)
  • Reporting and data analysis
• Familiarity withUAE compliance frameworks and documentation standards

Core Competencies

• Strongconsultative and client delivery mindset
• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail andaccuracy in payroll processing
• Ability to managemultiple deadlines and client priorities
• Strongproblem-solving and analytical capabilities
• High level ofconfidentiality and professional integrity

Language Requirements

• Fluency inEnglish (written and verbal)is mandatory
• Arabic is an advantage

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Clients view you as atrusted HR and payroll advisor
• Payroll is consistentlyaccurate, compliant, and delivered on time
• HR risks for clients areproactively identified and mitigated
• Strong client retention andgrowth in service scope
• Contribution to building ascalable HR outsourcing practicewithin the firm