Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, including overtime, deductions, and final settlements (EOSB).
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory payroll requirements.
• Handle timely and accurate End of Service Benefit (EOSB) calculations and disbursements.
• Maintain and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Complete payroll-related tasks and reports for month-end and year-end closing.
• Support internal and external audits with required payroll and HR data; resolve audit findings.
• Drive automation and improvements in payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Ensure proper checks, controls, and validations are in place and consistently executed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employees and company payroll information.
• Continuously review payroll processes and recommend improvements aligned with best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll provisions, and financial reconciliation.
• Proficient in payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred:

• Exposure to multinational or large corporate environments.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month