Associate Payroll Specialist Temporary 6 Months Role

KBR; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Dubai is seeking an Associate Payroll Specialist for a 6-month assignment. You will process US, UK, and Canada payrolls, respond to employee queries, and support payroll documentation using Cost Point and MS Dynamics.

The role requires knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and strong English communication. Fresh UAE graduates are welcome; experience with SAP or Workday is a plus. This is an entry-level position with potential for expansion.

Qualifications

• 1) Bachelors or equivalent; Preference on payroll processing experience for US/UK/Canada Payrolls.
• 2) Experience in SAP/MS Dynamics (ERP) and Workday payroll system is an advantage.
• 3) Understanding of Federal/State & Local payroll laws.
• 4) Proficient in MS Office; good data analytics; strong communication in English.
• 5) Fresh Commerce graduates who studied in UAE are considered.

Responsibilities

• Process US weekly/biweekly payrolls and respond to employee queries.
• Process timesheet inputs through Costpoint and MS Dynamics; process one-time earnings and deductions.
• Organize production of payroll checks and provide related information.
• Assess current structure and suggest efficient enhancements to payroll processes.
• Cross-train on other country payroll processing and tax as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analytics

MS Office

English communication

Fresh UAE graduates

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics

Workday

Job description

Associate Payroll Specialist - Temporary 6 Months Role

We are seeking an Associate Payroll Specialist for our Dubai Office. The role is for a 6-month tenure with a possibility of it to be permanent. Candidates based in UAE having relevant experience in payroll processing for US UK Canada payroll will be preferred.

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.

Requirements

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

2) Experience in either of SAP/MS Dynamics (ERP) system and Workday payroll system will be an advantage. Federal State & Local Payroll Laws:

3) Understanding of tax regulations wage and hour laws garnishment and compliance requirements.

4) Proficient in MS office functions well versed in Data Analytics Good communication skills in English both written and oral.

5) Fresh Commerce Graduates completed their Schooling/ College in UAE are considered for the role.

Required Experience

IC