Payroll Specialist

• Manage and process monthly payroll for approximately 1,300 employees across different pay groups and business units. • Ensure accurate processing of salaries, allowances, deductions, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, and other payroll components. • Validate payroll inputs received from HR, Finance, and business teams before processing. • Ensure timely payroll closure and submission in line with company timelines. • Handle payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies. • Manage payroll operations through Adrenalin HRMS (preferred) or similar HRMS/payroll platforms. • Maintain employee payroll data, salary structures, payroll rules, and system configurations. • Generate payroll reports, MIS reports, and payroll analytics. • Support system improvements, automation initiatives, and troubleshooting. • Work closely with HRMS vendors and internal IT teams for system enhancements. • Ensure payroll processes comply with GCC labour regulations and company policies. • Maintain accurate records related to employee compensation and payroll documentation. • Support payroll-related audits and statutory requirements. • Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliation activities. • Handle employee payroll queries and provide timely resolutions through the Local HR Partners. • Support onboarding, transfers, promotions, salary revisions, and employee exits from a payroll perspective. • Maintain confidentiality of employee salary and personal information. • Technology-oriented payroll professional. • Strong GCC payroll knowledge. • HRMS expertise with experience in Adrenalin HRMS payroll module, implementation, or support. • Ability to efficiently manage a large-scale payroll environment using automated systems. • Experience with HRMS implementation, payroll modules, configurations, or system enhancements is an added advantage. • Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently under strict payroll deadlines. • Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.