Payroll Specialist

• Process the monthly payroll cycle accurately and on time, including salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and other payroll components. • Review and validate payroll transactions such as new joiners, leavers, salary revisions, unpaid leave, pensions, and payroll adjustments. • Verify payroll calculations and ensure compliance with company policies and UAE Labour Law. • Validate payroll costing and payroll accounting entries before transferring data to the finance subledger. • Calculate and process End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB), gratuity, leave encashment, and final settlements. • Reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues promptly. • Administer employee medical and life insurance benefits, including enrollments, updates, and terminations, while coordinating with insurance providers. • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information. • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and statutory reports for management and audits. • Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless payroll operations. • Ensure compliance with payroll policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. • Support payroll audits and continuously improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy. • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce , or a related discipline (Master's degree is an advantage). • Minimum 7 years of payroll experience , with at least 5 years of UAE payroll experience in a similar role. • Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM / Oracle Fusion Payroll is mandatory. • Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law , payroll legislation, WPS, GPSSA, EOSB (Gratuity), and payroll compliance. • Experience in payroll costing, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and payroll audits. • Good understanding of Compensation & Benefits , employee insurance, pensions, and final settlements. • Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Ability to handle confidential payroll information with integrity and professionalism. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting. • Excellent command of the English language. • Experience in Free Zone, Real Estate, Airlines/Aviation, Telecommunications, Entertainment, or Retail industries is preferred.