Associate Payroll Specialist

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UAE is seeking an Associate Payroll Specialist to join their Payroll Processing team. The role involves processing US payrolls, addressing employee queries, and managing payroll documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and should ideally possess payroll processing experience and good communication skills in English. Fresh graduates from UAE are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a preference for payroll processing experience for US, UK, or Canada.
• Understanding of Federal, State, and Local Payroll Laws required.
• Fresh Commerce Graduates from UAE are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Process US weekly and biweekly payrolls.
• Respond to employee queries on payroll matters.
• Organize production of payroll checks and associated documentation.

Skills

Understanding of payroll processing

Proficient in MS Office

Good communication skills in English

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics

Workday payroll system

Job description

Associate Payroll Specialist

Working within the Payroll Processing team, the applicant will process US weekly, biweekly payrolls, respond to employee queries on the phone and in writing. Develops methods and overlooks the preparation of documents and payout of all payroll payments. Process Timesheet inputs through Cost point and MS Dynamics systems and in addition process one-time earnings and deduction entries. Organizes the production of payroll checks and provides associated information. Assesses current structure and suggests efficient enhancements to the organization. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems. Responsible for any of Dubai Shared Services payroll operations as directed. Ability to cross train on other countries payroll processing and tax.

Bachelors or equivalent, Preference on payroll processing experience for either US, UK, Canada Payrolls.

Experience in either of SAP/MS Dynamics (ERP) system and Workday payroll system will be an advantage. Federal, State & Local Payroll Laws: Understanding of tax regulations, wage and hour laws, garnishment and compliance requirements. Proficient in MS office functions, well versed in Data Analytics, Good communication skills in English both written and oral.

We welcome fresh Commerce Graduates who completed their schooling from UAE to apply to the role.