Arabic-Speaking Payroll Specialist for UAE Construction

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a large construction workforce across multiple project sites. Fluency in Arabic and English, strong Excel, and experience with WPS are essential.

The role requires coordinating with timekeepers and project teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, and audit-ready records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing high-volume payroll within UAE construction.
• Strong knowledge of WPS, UAE payroll rules, overtime, and settlements.
• Advanced Excel and experience with payroll systems or ERP software.
• Ability to coordinate across sites and meet payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely monthly payroll for site workers and office staff.
• Validate attendance, site timesheets, overtime, unpaid leave and allowances with timekeepers and project teams.
• Process WPS files, salary adjustments, leave salary and end-of-service settlements.
• Reconcile payroll with HR records and Finance, resolving discrepancies before payment.
• Prepare project-wise payroll reports and manpower cost allocations.
• Handle employee payroll queries and maintain confidential, audit-ready records.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Excel

ERP systems

Time management

Tools

WPS

ERP software

Job description

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for a large construction workforce across multiple project sites. Fluency in Arabic and English, strong Excel, and experience with WPS are essential.

The role requires coordinating with timekeepers and project teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, reconciliations, and audit-ready records in a fast-paced environment.