Payroll Specialist (HR)

Payroll Specialist (HR Department) Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Working Days: 5 Days per Week Salary: AED 7,000 per Month Benefits: Employment Visa & Medical Insurance About the Role We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our HR & Finance team. The role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll lifecycle in the UAE, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing while maintaining compliance with UAE labour regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in UAE payroll, WPS, MOHRE compliance, payroll reconciliation, employee benefits, and final settlements, along with excellent analytical and Excel skills. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the 360° UAE payroll process from payroll input validation to final salary processing and reconciliation. • Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines. • Validate attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, commissions, deductions, and other payroll inputs. • Manage and process WPS salary files and ensure timely salary disbursement. • Ensure payroll practices comply with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies. • Prepare and review monthly payroll reports, payroll registers, and reconciliation statements. • Manage employee salary changes, increments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments. • Calculate and process End-of-Service benefits, final settlements, leave salary, and other employee settlements. • Coordinate with HR and Finance teams on employee onboarding, transfers, salary changes, and exits. • Prepare and distribute accurate employee payslips. • Respond to payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date payroll and employee compensation records. • Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports. • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency. • Stay updated on changes in UAE payroll regulations and statutory requirements. Required Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • 3+ years of relevant payroll experience, with strong UAE payroll exposure. • Hands-on experience managing the complete UAE payroll cycle. • Strong knowledge of WPS, MOHRE regulations, UAE Labour Law, and End-of-Service calculations. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting. • Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines. What We Offer: • Competitive Salary: AED 7,000 per month • Employment Visa • Medical Insurance • 5-Day Working Week • Professional and collaborative working environment • Career growth and development opportunities If you are an experienced UAE Payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of relevant payroll experience, with strong UAE payroll exposure. Hands-on experience managing the complete UAE payroll cycle. Strong knowledge of WPS, MOHRE regulations, UAE Labour Law, and End-of-Service calculations. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting. Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Manage the 360° UAE payroll process from payroll input validation to final salary processing and reconciliation. Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines. Validate attendance, leave, overtime, allowances, commissions, deductions, and other payroll inputs. Manage and process WPS salary files and ensure timely salary disbursement. Ensure payroll practices comply with UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, and company policies. Prepare and review monthly payroll reports, payroll registers, and reconciliation statements. Manage employee salary changes, increments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments. Calculate and process End-of-Service benefits, final settlements, leave salary, and other employee settlements. Coordinate with HR and Finance teams on employee onboarding, transfers, salary changes, and exits. Prepare and distribute accurate employee payslips. Respond to payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date payroll and employee compensation records. Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency. Stay updated on changes in UAE payroll regulations and statutory requirements.