Payroll Specialist

Job Purpose: We are seeking a motivated Payroll Specialist to join our team in supporting payroll operations across multiple GCC countries. The role contributes to accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing, with a particular focus on commission calculation and payout, and offers a strong foundation for building a career in regional payroll and compensation. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support end-to-end payroll cycles across GCC countries under the guidance of senior team members. • Calculate, verify, and process employee commissions in line with company commission schemes, sales data, and approved targets. • Reconcile commission data with Sales and Finance teams and resolve any discrepancies before payroll closure. • Assist in ensuring compliance with each country's labor laws, social insurance, and end-of-service regulations. • Collect, consolidate, and reconcile monthly payroll data from multiple entities to support timely salary disbursements. • Review and validate other variable elements such as overtime, incentives, and deductions. • Coordinate with HR, Finance, and local partners to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain data integrity. • Assist in processing expatriate payroll, including allowances, relocation benefits, and cross-border transfers. • Prepare regional payroll and commission reports, analytics, and cost summaries for management review using Excel. • Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives across GCC payroll functions. • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality at all times. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or Human Resources. • Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of experience in payroll, accounting, or HR (internships and training programs count). • Fluent English, both written and spoken (must). • Good level of proficiency in MS Excel (must). • Strong numerical skills and the ability to accurately calculate commissions and incentives. • Basic understanding of payroll concepts is a plus. Show more Show less