Job description
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement, statutory compliance, and coordination with HR and Finance. Manages payroll audits and employee compensation queries.
Payroll Processing
• Manage monthly payrolls for all employees across UAE locations.
• Ensure accurate computation of salaries, benefits, incentives, overtime, leaves, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll before final payment and obtain approvals.
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
• Ensure timely payment and filing of statutory dues .
• Prepare and submit statutory returns per UAE labour and tax laws.
• Ensure compliance with wage and employment benefit regulations.
Systems & Audits
• Maintain payroll records in ERP/HRMS systems.
• Handle internal and external payroll audits.
• Liaise with IT/HRMS vendors for smooth system functioning.
Coordination & Support
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and departments for payroll inputs, CTC changes, and budget forecasts.
• Address employee queries on payslips, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Manage full & final settlements for exiting employees.
Reporting & Analysis
• Generate monthly payroll reports, cost summaries, headcount, and variance analysis.
• Support year-end payroll closing, tax declarations, and Form 16 issuance.
Internal: HR, Finance & Accounts Team, IT, Employees
External: Statutory Authorities, Payroll Consultants, Auditors, Software/HRMS Vendors
• Operates within company payroll policy, legal frameworks, and statutory compliance.
• Authorized to verify and release payroll reports for approval.
• Escalates discrepancies or policy exceptions to senior leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, HR, or related field
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CPP)
• 7–10 years payroll experience; minimum 3 years managerial role
• 5 to 10 Mandatory experience in UAE in similar role .
• Experience handling payroll for large workforces (1000+ employees)
• Construction/real estate industry experience preferred
• Proficient in HRMS/payroll software and Excel
Skills
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, salary structures, and tax regulations
• Accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Up-to-date knowledge of UAE labor and tax laws
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