Senior Officer Payroll

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sr Payroll Officer will be responsible for processing the accurate and timely inputs of payroll data to ensure seamless and on-time salary processing to all Abu Dhabi Airports employees in coordination with the Finance Division. This includes calculating wages, deductions, bonuses, and other compensation, as well as maintaining payroll records and reports. The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll processing for the organization. This includes managing payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, handling complex payroll inquiries, and leading payroll-related projects. The Senior Payroll Officer will also support the development and improvement of payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Compile payroll data and ensure payroll data is accurate and up-to-date, and the processing of payroll is on schedule without delays
• Process payroll standing data (Recurring Elements) including the processing of new hires, salary adjustments due to promotions, and updates to bank account information.
• Manage transactional payroll data (Non- Recurring Payroll elements), such as employee bonuses, allowances, and benefits (e.g., joining advances, housing allowances for new hires).
• Review and verify employee attendance, hours worked, and any pay adjustments, ensuring that all information is accurately recorded in the system.
• Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
• Assist in internal and external payroll audits, providing necessary documentation and information as required.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and employment contracts.
• Supervise the preparation and distribution of payroll, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, commissions, allowances, and deductions.
• Keep up to date with changes in labour laws and regulations to ensure the payroll process remains compliant.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed for compliance audits and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, accounting, and finance teams, including headcount reports, payroll summaries, and reconciliation data.
• Provide accurate payroll information for financial reporting and reconciliation with the finance team.
• Support end-of-year reporting and reconciliations, including the preparation of tax forms and documents for employees.
• Maintain and update payroll software and databases to ensure they are operating efficiently and accurately.
• Assist in the implementation of any payroll system updates or changes.
• Handle complex payroll-related queries from employees, providing clear and professional communication regarding discrepancies, tax issues, benefits, and other payroll concerns.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure that changes in employee status (new hires, promotions, terminations) are correctly reflected in the payroll system.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in payroll processing or a related field
• The ability to use a HRIS is a plus (preferably Oracle).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office software.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees, HR, and other departments.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of payroll process, system, and best practice.
• Accuracy and Attention to details.
• Understanding of accounting principles related to payroll.
• Reporting and Data analysis.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.